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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.96, 25,101.98 and 10,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.96, 25,101.98 and 10,232.25 is: 14,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.96 : 25,101.98 = 10,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.96/25,101.98 = 10,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.96x = 25,101.98 × 10,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.96x = 256,849,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,849,609.35/18,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,120.41

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