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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.26, 25,550.92 and 10,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.26, 25,550.92 and 10,131.76 is: 13,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.26 : 25,550.92 = 10,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.26/25,550.92 = 10,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.26x = 25,550.92 × 10,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.26x = 258,875,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,875,789.22/18,515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.75

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