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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.26, 25,075.27 and 10,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.26, 25,075.27 and 10,104.58 is: 13,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.26 : 25,075.27 = 10,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.26/25,075.27 = 10,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.26x = 25,075.27 × 10,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.26x = 253,375,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,375,115.71/18,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.50

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