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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.31, 25,533.80 and 10,118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.31, 25,533.80 and 10,118.81 is: 13,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.31 : 25,533.80 = 10,118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.31/25,533.80 = 10,118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.31x = 25,533.80 × 10,118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.31x = 258,371,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,371,721.96/18,502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.29

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