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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.84, 25,098.96 and 10,230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.84, 25,098.96 and 10,230.05 is: 14,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.84 : 25,098.96 = 10,230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.84/25,098.96 = 10,230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.84x = 25,098.96 × 10,230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.84x = 256,763,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,763,575.68/18,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.32

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