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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.07, 25,564.59 and 10,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.07, 25,564.59 and 10,141.57 is: 13,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.07 : 25,564.59 = 10,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.07/25,564.59 = 10,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.07x = 25,564.59 × 10,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.07x = 259,264,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,264,951.18/18,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.36

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