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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.39, 25,001.99 and 10,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.39, 25,001.99 and 10,567.97 is: 14,578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.39 : 25,001.99 = 10,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.39/25,001.99 = 10,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.39x = 25,001.99 × 10,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.39x = 264,220,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,220,155.25/18,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.15

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