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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.88, 25,052.78 and 10,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.88, 25,052.78 and 10,196.68 is: 14,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.88 : 25,052.78 = 10,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.88/25,052.78 = 10,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.88x = 25,052.78 × 10,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.88x = 255,455,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,455,180.77/18,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.66

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