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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514.95, 18,745.83 and 10,163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514.95, 18,745.83 and 10,163.93 is: 15,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514.95 : 18,745.83 = 10,163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514.95/18,745.83 = 10,163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514.95x = 18,745.83 × 10,163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514.95x = 190,531,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,531,210.18/12,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.29

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