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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.78, 25,683.94 and 10,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.78, 25,683.94 and 10,114.04 is: 13,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.78 : 25,683.94 = 10,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.78/25,683.94 = 10,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.78x = 25,683.94 × 10,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.78x = 259,768,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,768,396.52/18,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.20

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