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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.59, 24,955.07 and 10,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.59, 24,955.07 and 10,125.29 is: 13,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.59 : 24,955.07 = 10,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.59/24,955.07 = 10,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.59x = 24,955.07 × 10,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.59x = 252,677,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,677,145.32/18,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.50

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