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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.08, 25,001.16 and 10,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.08, 25,001.16 and 10,049.43 is: 13,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.08 : 25,001.16 = 10,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.08/25,001.16 = 10,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.08x = 25,001.16 × 10,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.08x = 251,247,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,247,407.34/18,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.99

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