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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.95, 25,762.24 and 10,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.95, 25,762.24 and 10,171.02 is: 14,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.95 : 25,762.24 = 10,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.95/25,762.24 = 10,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.95x = 25,762.24 × 10,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.95x = 262,028,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,028,258.28/18,668.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.51

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