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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.12, 25,527.30 and 10,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.12, 25,527.30 and 10,114.62 is: 13,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.12 : 25,527.30 = 10,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.12/25,527.30 = 10,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.12x = 25,527.30 × 10,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.12x = 258,198,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,198,939.13/18,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.12

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