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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.19, 25,011.33 and 10,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.19, 25,011.33 and 10,059.06 is: 13,881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.19 : 25,011.33 = 10,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.19/25,011.33 = 10,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.19x = 25,011.33 × 10,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.19x = 251,590,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,590,418.85/18,124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.47

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