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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.36, 25,018.56 and 10,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.36, 25,018.56 and 10,172.80 is: 14,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.36 : 25,018.56 = 10,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.36/25,018.56 = 10,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.36x = 25,018.56 × 10,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.36x = 254,508,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,508,807.17/18,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.04

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