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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.82, 25,105.83 and 10,126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.82, 25,105.83 and 10,126.42 is: 13,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.82 : 25,105.83 = 10,126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.82/25,105.83 = 10,126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.82x = 25,105.83 × 10,126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.82x = 254,232,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,232,179.03/18,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.31

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