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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,120.92, 25,007.10 and 10,949.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,120.92, 25,007.10 and 10,949.82 is: 15,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,120.92 : 25,007.10 = 10,949.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,120.92/25,007.10 = 10,949.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,120.92x = 25,007.10 × 10,949.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,120.92x = 273,823,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,823,243.72/18,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.89

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