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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510, 25,544.42 and 10,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510, 25,544.42 and 10,126.50 is: 13,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510 : 25,544.42 = 10,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510/25,544.42 = 10,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510x = 25,544.42 × 10,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510x = 258,675,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,675,518.50/18,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.91

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