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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.08, 25,004.76 and 10,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.08, 25,004.76 and 10,162.88 is: 14,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.08 : 25,004.76 = 10,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.08/25,004.76 = 10,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.08x = 25,004.76 × 10,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.08x = 254,120,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,120,375.31/18,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.24

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