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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.99, 25,017 and 10,170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.99, 25,017 and 10,170.77 is: 14,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.99 : 25,017 = 10,170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.99/25,017 = 10,170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.99x = 25,017 × 10,170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.99x = 254,442,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,442,153.09/18,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.87

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