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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.99, 25,015.16 and 10,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.99, 25,015.16 and 10,169.25 is: 14,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.99 : 25,015.16 = 10,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.99/25,015.16 = 10,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.99x = 25,015.16 × 10,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.99x = 254,385,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,385,347.45/18,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.51

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