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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.44, 25,563.72 and 10,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.44, 25,563.72 and 10,140.94 is: 13,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.44 : 25,563.72 = 10,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.44/25,563.72 = 10,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.44x = 25,563.72 × 10,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.44x = 259,240,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,240,124.82/18,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.49

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