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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.81, 25,564.24 and 10,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.81, 25,564.24 and 10,141.31 is: 13,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.81 : 25,564.24 = 10,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.81/25,564.24 = 10,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.81x = 25,564.24 × 10,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.81x = 259,254,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,254,972.02/18,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.01

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