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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.84, 25,139.15 and 10,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.84, 25,139.15 and 10,150.16 is: 14,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.84 : 25,139.15 = 10,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.84/25,139.15 = 10,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.84x = 25,139.15 × 10,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.84x = 255,166,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,166,344.01/18,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.94

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