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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.81, 25,562.12 and 10,139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.81, 25,562.12 and 10,139.31 is: 13,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.81 : 25,562.12 = 10,139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.81/25,562.12 = 10,139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.81x = 25,562.12 × 10,139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.81x = 259,182,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,182,208.24/18,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.60

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