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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.98, 25,018.38 and 10,171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.98, 25,018.38 and 10,171.78 is: 14,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.98 : 25,018.38 = 10,171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.98/25,018.38 = 10,171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.98x = 25,018.38 × 10,171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.98x = 254,481,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,481,457.32/18,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.27

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