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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,121.29, 25,007.63 and 10,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,121.29, 25,007.63 and 10,950.20 is: 15,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,121.29 : 25,007.63 = 10,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,121.29/25,007.63 = 10,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,121.29x = 25,007.63 × 10,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,121.29x = 273,838,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,838,452.36/18,121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.42

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