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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,635.88, 25,717.98 and 10,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,635.88, 25,717.98 and 10,138.48 is: 13,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,635.88 : 25,717.98 = 10,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,635.88/25,717.98 = 10,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,635.88x = 25,717.98 × 10,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,635.88x = 260,741,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,741,046.59/18,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.35

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