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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.74, 25,581.96 and 10,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.74, 25,581.96 and 10,039.67 is: 13,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.74 : 25,581.96 = 10,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.74/25,581.96 = 10,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.74x = 25,581.96 × 10,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.74x = 256,834,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,834,450.11/18,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.68

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