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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.30, 25,072.48 and 10,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.30, 25,072.48 and 10,998.12 is: 15,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.30 : 25,072.48 = 10,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.30/25,072.48 = 10,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.30x = 25,072.48 × 10,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.30x = 275,750,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,750,143.74/18,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.54

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