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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.58, 25,051.97 and 10,196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.58, 25,051.97 and 10,196.27 is: 14,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.58 : 25,051.97 = 10,196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.58/25,051.97 = 10,196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.58x = 25,051.97 × 10,196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.58x = 255,436,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,436,473.91/18,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.31

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