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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.69, 25,548.15 and 10,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.69, 25,548.15 and 10,129.19 is: 13,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.69 : 25,548.15 = 10,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.69/25,548.15 = 10,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.69x = 25,548.15 × 10,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.69x = 258,782,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,782,065.50/18,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.63

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