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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.40, 25,016.06 and 10,169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.40, 25,016.06 and 10,169.15 is: 14,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.40 : 25,016.06 = 10,169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.40/25,016.06 = 10,169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.40x = 25,016.06 × 10,169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.40x = 254,392,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,392,015.70/18,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.56

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