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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.54, 25,015.08 and 10,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.54, 25,015.08 and 10,169.37 is: 14,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.54 : 25,015.08 = 10,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.54/25,015.08 = 10,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.54x = 25,015.08 × 10,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.54x = 254,387,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,387,604.10/18,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.99

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