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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.80, 25,017.36 and 10,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.80, 25,017.36 and 10,172.96 is: 14,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.80 : 25,017.36 = 10,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.80/25,017.36 = 10,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.80x = 25,017.36 × 10,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.80x = 254,500,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,500,602.59/18,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.47

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