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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.72, 25,014.48 and 10,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.72, 25,014.48 and 10,168.80 is: 14,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.72 : 25,014.48 = 10,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.72/25,014.48 = 10,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.72x = 25,014.48 × 10,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.72x = 254,367,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,367,244.22/18,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.72

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