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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.59, 25,098.78 and 10,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.59, 25,098.78 and 10,229.82 is: 14,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.59 : 25,098.78 = 10,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.59/25,098.78 = 10,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.59x = 25,098.78 × 10,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.59x = 256,756,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,756,001.62/18,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.10

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