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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.75, 25,072.98 and 10,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.75, 25,072.98 and 10,996.29 is: 15,174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.75 : 25,072.98 = 10,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.75/25,072.98 = 10,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.75x = 25,072.98 × 10,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.75x = 275,709,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,709,759.24/18,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.94

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