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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.08, 25,605.12 and 10,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.08, 25,605.12 and 10,171.04 is: 14,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.08 : 25,605.12 = 10,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.08/25,605.12 = 10,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.08x = 25,605.12 × 10,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.08x = 260,430,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,430,699.72/18,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.30

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