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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.92, 25,074.62 and 10,214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.92, 25,074.62 and 10,214.34 is: 14,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.92 : 25,074.62 = 10,214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.92/25,074.62 = 10,214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.92x = 25,074.62 × 10,214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.92x = 256,120,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,120,642.98/18,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.09

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