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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.86, 25,493.13 and 10,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.86, 25,493.13 and 10,514.91 is: 14,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.86 : 25,493.13 = 10,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.86/25,493.13 = 10,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.86x = 25,493.13 × 10,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.86x = 268,058,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,058,063.17/18,472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.91

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