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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.34, 25,604.91 and 10,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.34, 25,604.91 and 10,170.84 is: 14,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.34 : 25,604.91 = 10,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.34/25,604.91 = 10,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.34x = 25,604.91 × 10,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.34x = 260,423,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,423,442.82/18,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.72

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