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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,508.68, 25,542.18 and 10,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,508.68, 25,542.18 and 10,125 is: 13,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,508.68 : 25,542.18 = 10,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,508.68/25,542.18 = 10,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,508.68x = 25,542.18 × 10,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,508.68x = 258,614,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,614,572.50/18,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.61

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