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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.76, 25,101.64 and 10,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.76, 25,101.64 and 10,232.04 is: 14,120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.76 : 25,101.64 = 10,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.76/25,101.64 = 10,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.76x = 25,101.64 × 10,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.76x = 256,840,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,840,984.55/18,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.09

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