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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.57, 25,023.33 and 10,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.57, 25,023.33 and 10,966.79 is: 15,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.57 : 25,023.33 = 10,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.57/25,023.33 = 10,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.57x = 25,023.33 × 10,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.57x = 274,425,667.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,425,667.77/18,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.90

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