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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.67, 25,074.27 and 10,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.67, 25,074.27 and 10,214.09 is: 14,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.67 : 25,074.27 = 10,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.67/25,074.27 = 10,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.67x = 25,074.27 × 10,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.67x = 256,110,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,110,850.46/18,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.74

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