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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.75, 25,548.98 and 10,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.75, 25,548.98 and 10,130.25 is: 13,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.75 : 25,548.98 = 10,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.75/25,548.98 = 10,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.75x = 25,548.98 × 10,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.75x = 258,817,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,817,503.99/18,513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,979.75

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