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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.59, 25,550.03 and 10,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.59, 25,550.03 and 10,016.69 is: 13,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.59 : 25,550.03 = 10,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.59/25,550.03 = 10,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.59x = 25,550.03 × 10,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.59x = 255,926,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,926,730.00/18,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.98

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