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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.36, 25,601.58 and 10,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.36, 25,601.58 and 10,168.68 is: 14,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.36 : 25,601.58 = 10,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.36/25,601.58 = 10,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.36x = 25,601.58 × 10,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.36x = 260,334,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,334,274.51/18,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.41

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