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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.43, 25,018.23 and 10,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.43, 25,018.23 and 10,954.14 is: 15,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.43 : 25,018.23 = 10,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.43/25,018.23 = 10,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.43x = 25,018.23 × 10,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.43x = 274,053,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,053,193.97/18,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.82

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