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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.63, 25,559.85 and 10,138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.63, 25,559.85 and 10,138.13 is: 13,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.63 : 25,559.85 = 10,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.63/25,559.85 = 10,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.63x = 25,559.85 × 10,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.63x = 259,128,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,128,954.28/18,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.62

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