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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.89, 25,546.34 and 10,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.89, 25,546.34 and 10,014.02 is: 13,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.89 : 25,546.34 = 10,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.89/25,546.34 = 10,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.89x = 25,546.34 × 10,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.89x = 255,821,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,821,381.89/18,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.30

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