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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,558.68, 25,611.18 and 10,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,558.68, 25,611.18 and 10,175 is: 14,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558.68 : 25,611.18 = 10,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558.68/25,611.18 = 10,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558.68x = 25,611.18 × 10,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558.68x = 260,593,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,593,756.50/18,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.61

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