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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.20, 25,127.36 and 10,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.20, 25,127.36 and 10,141.79 is: 13,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.20 : 25,127.36 = 10,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.20/25,127.36 = 10,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.20x = 25,127.36 × 10,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.20x = 254,836,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,836,326.26/18,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.69

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