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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.72, 25,129.96 and 10,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.72, 25,129.96 and 10,143.94 is: 13,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.72 : 25,129.96 = 10,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.72/25,129.96 = 10,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.72x = 25,129.96 × 10,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.72x = 254,916,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,916,806.44/18,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.17

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