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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.36, 25,017.03 and 10,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.36, 25,017.03 and 10,170.56 is: 14,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.36 : 25,017.03 = 10,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.36/25,017.03 = 10,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.36x = 25,017.03 × 10,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.36x = 254,437,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,437,238.57/18,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.32

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