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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.63, 25,511.54 and 10,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.63, 25,511.54 and 10,103.13 is: 13,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.63 : 25,511.54 = 10,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.63/25,511.54 = 10,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.63x = 25,511.54 × 10,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.63x = 257,746,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,746,405.12/18,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.31

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