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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.62, 25,684.66 and 10,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.62, 25,684.66 and 10,114.57 is: 13,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.62 : 25,684.66 = 10,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.62/25,684.66 = 10,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.62x = 25,684.66 × 10,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.62x = 259,789,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,789,336.25/18,612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.70

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