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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.17, 25,074.96 and 10,214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.17, 25,074.96 and 10,214.59 is: 14,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.17 : 25,074.96 = 10,214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.17/25,074.96 = 10,214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.17x = 25,074.96 × 10,214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.17x = 256,130,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,130,435.67/18,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.43

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