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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,558.50, 25,610.73 and 10,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,558.50, 25,610.73 and 10,175 is: 14,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558.50 : 25,610.73 = 10,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558.50/25,610.73 = 10,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558.50x = 25,610.73 × 10,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558.50x = 260,589,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,589,177.75/18,558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.50

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