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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.66, 25,079.67 and 10,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.66, 25,079.67 and 10,216.41 is: 14,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.66 : 25,079.67 = 10,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.66/25,079.67 = 10,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.66x = 25,079.67 × 10,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.66x = 256,224,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,224,191.38/18,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.88

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