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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.08, 25,074.54 and 10,212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.08, 25,074.54 and 10,212.28 is: 14,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.08 : 25,074.54 = 10,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.08/25,074.54 = 10,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.08x = 25,074.54 × 10,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.08x = 256,068,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,068,223.35/18,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.85

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