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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.98, 25,108.82 and 10,237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.98, 25,108.82 and 10,237.21 is: 14,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.98 : 25,108.82 = 10,237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.98/25,108.82 = 10,237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.98x = 25,108.82 × 10,237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.98x = 257,044,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,044,212.01/18,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.21

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