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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.86, 25,133.04 and 10,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.86, 25,133.04 and 10,146.24 is: 14,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.86 : 25,133.04 = 10,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.86/25,133.04 = 10,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.86x = 25,133.04 × 10,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.86x = 255,005,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,005,855.77/18,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.19

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