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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,558.42, 25,610.58 and 10,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,558.42, 25,610.58 and 10,174.92 is: 14,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558.42 : 25,610.58 = 10,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558.42/25,610.58 = 10,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558.42x = 25,610.58 × 10,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558.42x = 260,585,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,585,602.65/18,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.37

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