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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.88, 25,051.40 and 10,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.88, 25,051.40 and 10,195.68 is: 14,070.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.88 : 25,051.40 = 10,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.88/25,051.40 = 10,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.88x = 25,051.40 × 10,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.88x = 255,416,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,416,057.95/18,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.28

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