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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.56, 25,012.29 and 10,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.56, 25,012.29 and 10,168.76 is: 14,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.56 : 25,012.29 = 10,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.56/25,012.29 = 10,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.56x = 25,012.29 × 10,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.56x = 254,343,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,343,974.06/18,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.56

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