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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.33, 25,527.92 and 10,114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.33, 25,527.92 and 10,114.83 is: 13,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.33 : 25,527.92 = 10,114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.33/25,527.92 = 10,114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.33x = 25,527.92 × 10,114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.33x = 258,210,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,210,520.48/18,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.59

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