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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514, 25,549.32 and 10,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514, 25,549.32 and 10,130.50 is: 13,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514 : 25,549.32 = 10,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514/25,549.32 = 10,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514x = 25,549.32 × 10,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514x = 258,827,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,827,386.26/18,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.09

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