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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.16, 25,135.96 and 10,148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.16, 25,135.96 and 10,148.35 is: 14,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.16 : 25,135.96 = 10,148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.16/25,135.96 = 10,148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.16x = 25,135.96 × 10,148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.16x = 255,088,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,088,412.65/18,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.95

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