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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.20, 25,037.33 and 10,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.20, 25,037.33 and 10,969.13 is: 15,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.20 : 25,037.33 = 10,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.20/25,037.33 = 10,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.20x = 25,037.33 × 10,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.20x = 274,637,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,637,602.44/18,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.56

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