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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496.62, 25,525.71 and 10,113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496.62, 25,525.71 and 10,113.66 is: 13,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496.62 : 25,525.71 = 10,113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496.62/25,525.71 = 10,113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496.62x = 25,525.71 × 10,113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496.62x = 258,158,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,158,352.20/18,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.06

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