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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.21, 25,546.77 and 10,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.21, 25,546.77 and 10,014.35 is: 13,819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.21 : 25,546.77 = 10,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.21/25,546.77 = 10,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.21x = 25,546.77 × 10,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.21x = 255,834,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,834,168.42/18,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.75

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