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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.19, 25,722.39 and 10,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.19, 25,722.39 and 10,141.48 is: 13,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.19 : 25,722.39 = 10,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.19/25,722.39 = 10,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.19x = 25,722.39 × 10,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.19x = 260,863,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,863,103.74/18,639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.41

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