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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.65, 25,016.40 and 10,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.65, 25,016.40 and 10,169.40 is: 14,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.65 : 25,016.40 = 10,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.65/25,016.40 = 10,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.65x = 25,016.40 × 10,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.65x = 254,401,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,401,778.16/18,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.91

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