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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.79, 25,602 and 10,169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.79, 25,602 and 10,169.11 is: 14,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.79 : 25,602 = 10,169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.79/25,602 = 10,169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.79x = 25,602 × 10,169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.79x = 260,349,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,349,554.22/18,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.91

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