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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.80, 25,056.36 and 10,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.80, 25,056.36 and 10,197.72 is: 14,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.80 : 25,056.36 = 10,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.80/25,056.36 = 10,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.80x = 25,056.36 × 10,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.80x = 255,517,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,517,743.50/18,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.39

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