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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.98, 25,012.86 and 10,167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.98, 25,012.86 and 10,167.78 is: 14,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.98 : 25,012.86 = 10,167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.98/25,012.86 = 10,167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.98x = 25,012.86 × 10,167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.98x = 254,325,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,325,257.65/18,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.75

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