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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,638.40, 25,720.52 and 10,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,638.40, 25,720.52 and 10,140.16 is: 13,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,638.40 : 25,720.52 = 10,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,638.40/25,720.52 = 10,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,638.40x = 25,720.52 × 10,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,638.40x = 260,810,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,810,188.08/18,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.16

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