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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.66, 25,108.34 and 10,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.66, 25,108.34 and 10,236.88 is: 14,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.66 : 25,108.34 = 10,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.66/25,108.34 = 10,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.66x = 25,108.34 × 10,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.66x = 257,031,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,031,063.58/18,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,126.73

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