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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.68, 25,602.90 and 10,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.68, 25,602.90 and 10,169 is: 14,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.68 : 25,602.90 = 10,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.68/25,602.90 = 10,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.68x = 25,602.90 × 10,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.68x = 260,355,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,355,890.10/18,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.33

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