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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.71, 25,547.44 and 10,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.71, 25,547.44 and 10,014.82 is: 13,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.71 : 25,547.44 = 10,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.71/25,547.44 = 10,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.71x = 25,547.44 × 10,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.71x = 255,853,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,853,013.06/18,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.40

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