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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.72, 25,017.24 and 10,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.72, 25,017.24 and 10,170.80 is: 14,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.72 : 25,017.24 = 10,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.72/25,017.24 = 10,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.72x = 25,017.24 × 10,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.72x = 254,445,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,445,344.59/18,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.48

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