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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.62, 24,955.24 and 10,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.62, 24,955.24 and 10,125.91 is: 13,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.62 : 24,955.24 = 10,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.62/24,955.24 = 10,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.62x = 24,955.24 × 10,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.62x = 252,694,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,694,338.86/18,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.66

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