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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.40, 25,017.44 and 10,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.40, 25,017.44 and 10,170.15 is: 14,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.40 : 25,017.44 = 10,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.40/25,017.44 = 10,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.40x = 25,017.44 × 10,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.40x = 254,431,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,431,066.57/18,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.94

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