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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.44, 25,017.78 and 10,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.44, 25,017.78 and 10,170.55 is: 14,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.44 : 25,017.78 = 10,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.44/25,017.78 = 10,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.44x = 25,017.78 × 10,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.44x = 254,444,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,444,582.38/18,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.66

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