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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.02, 25,604.88 and 10,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.02, 25,604.88 and 10,169.98 is: 14,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.02 : 25,604.88 = 10,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.02/25,604.88 = 10,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.02x = 25,604.88 × 10,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.02x = 260,401,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,401,117.50/18,554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.75

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