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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,129.60, 25,017.60 and 10,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,129.60, 25,017.60 and 10,171.20 is: 14,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,129.60 : 25,017.60 = 10,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,129.60/25,017.60 = 10,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,129.60x = 25,017.60 × 10,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,129.60x = 254,459,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,459,013.12/18,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.56

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