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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.59, 25,599.74 and 10,167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.59, 25,599.74 and 10,167.09 is: 14,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.59 : 25,599.74 = 10,167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.59/25,599.74 = 10,167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.59x = 25,599.74 × 10,167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.59x = 260,274,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,274,809.72/18,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.54

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