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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.21, 25,052.91 and 10,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.21, 25,052.91 and 10,196.44 is: 14,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.21 : 25,052.91 = 10,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.21/25,052.91 = 10,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.21x = 25,052.91 × 10,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.21x = 255,450,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,317.39/18,154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.13

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