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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.61, 25,507.38 and 10,100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.61, 25,507.38 and 10,100.11 is: 13,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.61 : 25,507.38 = 10,100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.61/25,507.38 = 10,100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.61x = 25,507.38 × 10,100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.61x = 257,627,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,627,343.81/18,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.15

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