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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.58, 25,074.12 and 10,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.58, 25,074.12 and 10,514.44 is: 14,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.58 : 25,074.12 = 10,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.58/25,074.12 = 10,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.58x = 25,074.12 × 10,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.58x = 263,640,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,640,330.29/18,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.78

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