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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.02, 25,606.26 and 10,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.02, 25,606.26 and 10,170.98 is: 14,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.02 : 25,606.26 = 10,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.02/25,606.26 = 10,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.02x = 25,606.26 × 10,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.02x = 260,440,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,440,758.33/18,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.13

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