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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.44, 25,761.52 and 10,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.44, 25,761.52 and 10,170.52 is: 14,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.44 : 25,761.52 = 10,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.44/25,761.52 = 10,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.44x = 25,761.52 × 10,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.44x = 262,007,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,007,964.56/18,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.81

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