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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.58, 25,075.96 and 10,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.58, 25,075.96 and 10,618.60 is: 14,653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.58 : 25,075.96 = 10,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.58/25,075.96 = 10,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.58x = 25,075.96 × 10,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.58x = 266,271,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,271,588.86/18,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.19

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