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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.58, 25,604.37 and 10,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.58, 25,604.37 and 10,169.46 is: 14,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.58 : 25,604.37 = 10,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.58/25,604.37 = 10,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.58x = 25,604.37 × 10,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.58x = 260,382,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,382,616.54/18,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.33

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