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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.82, 25,095.39 and 10,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.82, 25,095.39 and 10,230.38 is: 14,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.82 : 25,095.39 = 10,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.82/25,095.39 = 10,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.82x = 25,095.39 × 10,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.82x = 256,735,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,735,375.95/18,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.79

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