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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.79, 25,009.66 and 10,056.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.79, 25,009.66 and 10,056.61 is: 13,878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.79 : 25,009.66 = 10,056.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.79/25,009.66 = 10,056.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.79x = 25,009.66 × 10,056.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.79x = 251,512,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,512,396.85/18,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.24

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