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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.59, 25,137.11 and 10,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.59, 25,137.11 and 10,149.23 is: 14,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.59 : 25,137.11 = 10,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.59/25,137.11 = 10,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.59x = 25,137.11 × 10,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.59x = 255,122,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,122,260.18/18,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.71

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