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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.53, 25,051.89 and 10,196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.53, 25,051.89 and 10,196.23 is: 14,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.53 : 25,051.89 = 10,196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.53/25,051.89 = 10,196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.53x = 25,051.89 × 10,196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.53x = 255,434,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,434,832.37/18,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.26

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