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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.52, 25,720.26 and 10,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.52, 25,720.26 and 10,140.18 is: 13,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.52 : 25,720.26 = 10,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.52/25,720.26 = 10,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.52x = 25,720.26 × 10,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.52x = 260,808,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,808,066.05/18,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.71

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