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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.61, 25,129.94 and 10,143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.61, 25,129.94 and 10,143.99 is: 13,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.61 : 25,129.94 = 10,143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.61/25,129.94 = 10,143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.61x = 25,129.94 × 10,143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.61x = 254,917,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,917,809.34/18,209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.08

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