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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.20, 25,722.36 and 10,141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.20, 25,722.36 and 10,141.58 is: 13,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.20 : 25,722.36 = 10,141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.20/25,722.36 = 10,141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.20x = 25,722.36 × 10,141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.20x = 260,865,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,865,371.73/18,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.52

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