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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.04, 25,601.96 and 10,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.04, 25,601.96 and 10,168.84 is: 14,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.04 : 25,601.96 = 10,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.04/25,601.96 = 10,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.04x = 25,601.96 × 10,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.04x = 260,342,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,342,234.93/18,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.08

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