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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.76, 25,526.16 and 10,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.76, 25,526.16 and 10,114.26 is: 13,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.76 : 25,526.16 = 10,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.76/25,526.16 = 10,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.76x = 25,526.16 × 10,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.76x = 258,178,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178,219.04/18,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.27

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