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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.50, 25,388.55 and 10,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.50, 25,388.55 and 10,014 is: 13,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.50 : 25,388.55 = 10,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.50/25,388.55 = 10,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.50x = 25,388.55 × 10,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.50x = 254,240,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,240,939.70/18,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.32

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