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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.58, 25,137.42 and 10,148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.58, 25,137.42 and 10,148.91 is: 14,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.58 : 25,137.42 = 10,148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.58/25,137.42 = 10,148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.58x = 25,137.42 × 10,148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.58x = 255,117,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,117,337.98/18,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.21

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