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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.17, 25,015.32 and 10,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.17, 25,015.32 and 10,169.22 is: 14,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.17 : 25,015.32 = 10,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.17/25,015.32 = 10,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.17x = 25,015.32 × 10,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.17x = 254,386,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,386,292.45/18,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.43

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