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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,121.74, 25,006.65 and 10,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,121.74, 25,006.65 and 10,162.44 is: 14,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,121.74 : 25,006.65 = 10,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,121.74/25,006.65 = 10,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,121.74x = 25,006.65 × 10,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,121.74x = 254,128,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,128,580.23/18,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.41

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