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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.81, 25,137.14 and 10,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.81, 25,137.14 and 10,149.27 is: 14,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.81 : 25,137.14 = 10,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.81/25,137.14 = 10,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.81x = 25,137.14 × 10,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.81x = 255,123,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,123,570.14/18,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.62

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