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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.08, 25,563.62 and 10,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.08, 25,563.62 and 10,139.96 is: 13,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.08 : 25,563.62 = 10,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.08/25,563.62 = 10,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.08x = 25,563.62 × 10,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.08x = 259,214,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,214,084.26/18,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.60

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