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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.35, 25,546.93 and 10,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.35, 25,546.93 and 10,014.43 is: 13,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.35 : 25,546.93 = 10,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.35/25,546.93 = 10,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.35x = 25,546.93 × 10,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.35x = 255,837,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,837,942.20/18,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.85

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