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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.93, 25,584.98 and 10,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.93, 25,584.98 and 10,041.86 is: 13,857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.93 : 25,584.98 = 10,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.93/25,584.98 = 10,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.93x = 25,584.98 × 10,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.93x = 256,920,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,920,801.02/18,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.70

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