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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.50, 25,599.72 and 10,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.50, 25,599.72 and 10,167.18 is: 14,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.50 : 25,599.72 = 10,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.50/25,599.72 = 10,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.50x = 25,599.72 × 10,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.50x = 260,276,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276,961.19/18,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.72

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