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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.08, 25,140.87 and 10,151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.08, 25,140.87 and 10,151.41 is: 14,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.08 : 25,140.87 = 10,151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.08/25,140.87 = 10,151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.08x = 25,140.87 × 10,151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.08x = 255,215,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,215,279.13/18,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.67

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