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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.52, 25,389.04 and 10,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.52, 25,389.04 and 10,014 is: 13,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.52 : 25,389.04 = 10,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.52/25,389.04 = 10,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.52x = 25,389.04 × 10,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.52x = 254,245,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245,846.56/18,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.57

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