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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.31, 25,564.93 and 10,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.31, 25,564.93 and 10,141.81 is: 13,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.31 : 25,564.93 = 10,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.31/25,564.93 = 10,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.31x = 25,564.93 × 10,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.31x = 259,274,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274,662.72/18,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.70

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