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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.72, 25,685.58 and 10,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.72, 25,685.58 and 10,114.88 is: 13,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.72 : 25,685.58 = 10,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.72/25,685.58 = 10,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.72x = 25,685.58 × 10,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.72x = 259,806,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,806,559.43/18,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.55

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