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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.08, 25,005.66 and 10,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.08, 25,005.66 and 10,162.48 is: 14,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.08 : 25,005.66 = 10,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.08/25,005.66 = 10,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.08x = 25,005.66 × 10,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.08x = 254,119,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,119,519.64/18,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.19

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