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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.59, 25,534.19 and 10,119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.59, 25,534.19 and 10,119.09 is: 13,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.59 : 25,534.19 = 10,119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.59/25,534.19 = 10,119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.59x = 25,534.19 × 10,119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.59x = 258,382,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,382,830.82/18,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.68

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