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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.70, 25,076.64 and 10,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.70, 25,076.64 and 10,215.52 is: 14,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.70 : 25,076.64 = 10,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.70/25,076.64 = 10,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.70x = 25,076.64 × 10,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.70x = 256,170,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,170,917.45/18,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.25

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