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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.61, 25,017.15 and 10,170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.61, 25,017.15 and 10,170.81 is: 14,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.61 : 25,017.15 = 10,170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.61/25,017.15 = 10,170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.61x = 25,017.15 × 10,170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.61x = 254,444,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,444,679.39/18,128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.53

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