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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.17, 25,073.58 and 10,213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.17, 25,073.58 and 10,213.59 is: 14,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.17 : 25,073.58 = 10,213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.17/25,073.58 = 10,213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.17x = 25,073.58 × 10,213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.17x = 256,091,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,091,265.95/18,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.05

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