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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.91, 25,601.87 and 10,169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.91, 25,601.87 and 10,169.03 is: 14,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.91 : 25,601.87 = 10,169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.91/25,601.87 = 10,169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.91x = 25,601.87 × 10,169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.91x = 260,346,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,346,056.08/18,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.14

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