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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.99, 25,013.82 and 10,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.99, 25,013.82 and 10,955.46 is: 15,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.99 : 25,013.82 = 10,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.99/25,013.82 = 10,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.99x = 25,013.82 × 10,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.99x = 274,037,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,037,904.46/18,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.67

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