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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.58, 25,598.43 and 10,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.58, 25,598.43 and 10,166.08 is: 14,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.58 : 25,598.43 = 10,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.58/25,598.43 = 10,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.58x = 25,598.43 × 10,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.58x = 260,235,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,235,687.25/18,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.20

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