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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.56, 25,564.62 and 10,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.56, 25,564.62 and 10,141.06 is: 13,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.56 : 25,564.62 = 10,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.56/25,564.62 = 10,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.56x = 25,564.62 × 10,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.56x = 259,252,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,252,345.30/18,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.06

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