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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.68, 25,533.90 and 10,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.68, 25,533.90 and 10,119 is: 13,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.68 : 25,533.90 = 10,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.68/25,533.90 = 10,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.68x = 25,533.90 × 10,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.68x = 258,377,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,377,534.10/18,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.33

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