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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.95, 25,550.47 and 10,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.95, 25,550.47 and 10,017.07 is: 13,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.95 : 25,550.47 = 10,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.95/25,550.47 = 10,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.95x = 25,550.47 × 10,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.95x = 255,940,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,940,795.17/18,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.47

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