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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.55, 25,014.27 and 10,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.55, 25,014.27 and 10,168.92 is: 14,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.55 : 25,014.27 = 10,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.55/25,014.27 = 10,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.55x = 25,014.27 × 10,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.55x = 254,368,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,368,110.49/18,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.68

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