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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.68, 25,526.82 and 10,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.68, 25,526.82 and 10,114.18 is: 13,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.68 : 25,526.82 = 10,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.68/25,526.82 = 10,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.68x = 25,526.82 × 10,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.68x = 258,182,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,182,852.31/18,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.58

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