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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.09, 25,549.47 and 10,130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.09, 25,549.47 and 10,130.59 is: 13,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.09 : 25,549.47 = 10,130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.09/25,549.47 = 10,130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.09x = 25,549.47 × 10,130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.09x = 258,831,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,831,205.29/18,514.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.23

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