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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.92, 25,604.58 and 10,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.92, 25,604.58 and 10,170.42 is: 14,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.92 : 25,604.58 = 10,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.92/25,604.58 = 10,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.92x = 25,604.58 × 10,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.92x = 260,409,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,409,332.52/18,553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.27

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