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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.64, 25,550.78 and 10,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.64, 25,550.78 and 10,131.14 is: 13,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.64 : 25,550.78 = 10,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.64/25,550.78 = 10,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.64x = 25,550.78 × 10,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.64x = 258,858,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,858,529.29/18,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.29

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