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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.34, 25,549.68 and 10,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.34, 25,549.68 and 10,016.44 is: 13,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.34 : 25,549.68 = 10,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.34/25,549.68 = 10,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.34x = 25,549.68 × 10,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.34x = 255,916,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,916,708.99/18,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.62

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