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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.17, 25,019.46 and 10,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.17, 25,019.46 and 10,172.22 is: 14,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.17 : 25,019.46 = 10,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.17/25,019.46 = 10,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.17x = 25,019.46 × 10,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.17x = 254,503,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,503,451.40/18,130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.57

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