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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.85, 24,958.49 and 10,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.85, 24,958.49 and 10,127.25 is: 13,974.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.85 : 24,958.49 = 10,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.85/24,958.49 = 10,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.85x = 24,958.49 × 10,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.85x = 252,760,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,760,817.22/18,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.84

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