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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.80, 25,604.08 and 10,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.80, 25,604.08 and 10,170.28 is: 14,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.80 : 25,604.08 = 10,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.80/25,604.08 = 10,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.80x = 25,604.08 × 10,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.80x = 260,400,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,400,662.74/18,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.90

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