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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.58, 25,140.18 and 10,150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.58, 25,140.18 and 10,150.91 is: 14,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.58 : 25,140.18 = 10,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.58/25,140.18 = 10,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.58x = 25,140.18 × 10,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.58x = 255,195,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,195,704.56/18,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.98

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