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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.50, 25,689.30 and 10,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.50, 25,689.30 and 10,548.08 is: 14,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.50 : 25,689.30 = 10,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.50/25,689.30 = 10,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.50x = 25,689.30 × 10,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.50x = 270,972,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,972,791.54/18,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.08

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