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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.50, 25,009.34 and 10,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.50, 25,009.34 and 10,166.24 is: 14,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.50 : 25,009.34 = 10,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.50/25,009.34 = 10,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.50x = 25,009.34 × 10,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.50x = 254,250,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,250,952.68/18,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.03

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