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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.79, 24,954.48 and 10,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.79, 24,954.48 and 10,125.95 is: 13,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.79 : 24,954.48 = 10,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.79/24,954.48 = 10,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.79x = 24,954.48 × 10,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.79x = 252,687,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,687,691.98/18,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.16

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