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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,516.59, 25,552.76 and 10,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,516.59, 25,552.76 and 10,018.71 is: 13,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,516.59 : 25,552.76 = 10,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,516.59/25,552.76 = 10,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,516.59x = 25,552.76 × 10,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,516.59x = 256,005,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,005,692.14/18,516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.75

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