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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.78, 25,107.36 and 10,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.78, 25,107.36 and 10,236 is: 14,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.78 : 25,107.36 = 10,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.78/25,107.36 = 10,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.78x = 25,107.36 × 10,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.78x = 256,998,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,998,936.96/18,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.65

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