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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.58, 25,082.34 and 10,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.58, 25,082.34 and 10,217.87 is: 14,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.58 : 25,082.34 = 10,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.58/25,082.34 = 10,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.58x = 25,082.34 × 10,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.58x = 256,287,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,287,912.91/18,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,100.68

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