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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.78, 25,086.41 and 10,113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.78, 25,086.41 and 10,113.37 is: 13,954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.78 : 25,086.41 = 10,113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.78/25,086.41 = 10,113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.78x = 25,086.41 × 10,113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.78x = 253,708,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,708,040.59/18,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.74

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