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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.92, 24,954.90 and 10,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.92, 24,954.90 and 10,125.15 is: 13,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.92 : 24,954.90 = 10,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.92/24,954.90 = 10,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.92x = 24,954.90 × 10,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.92x = 252,672,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,672,105.74/18,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.97

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