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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.54, 25,183.81 and 10,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.54, 25,183.81 and 10,183.42 is: 14,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.54 : 25,183.81 = 10,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.54/25,183.81 = 10,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.54x = 25,183.81 × 10,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.54x = 256,457,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,457,358.64/18,249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.82

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