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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.94, 25,560.07 and 10,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.94, 25,560.07 and 10,023.87 is: 13,832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.94 : 25,560.07 = 10,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.94/25,560.07 = 10,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.94x = 25,560.07 × 10,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.94x = 256,210,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,210,818.87/18,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.83

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