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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.78, 25,546.44 and 10,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.78, 25,546.44 and 10,963.48 is: 15,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.78 : 25,546.44 = 10,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.78/25,546.44 = 10,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.78x = 25,546.44 × 10,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.78x = 280,077,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,077,775.64/18,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.26

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