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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.87, 25,053.72 and 10,196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.87, 25,053.72 and 10,196.89 is: 14,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.87 : 25,053.72 = 10,196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.87/25,053.72 = 10,196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.87x = 25,053.72 × 10,196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.87x = 255,470,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,470,026.93/18,154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.71

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