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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.32, 25,722.56 and 10,141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.32, 25,722.56 and 10,141.61 is: 13,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.32 : 25,722.56 = 10,141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.32/25,722.56 = 10,141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.32x = 25,722.56 × 10,141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.32x = 260,868,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,868,068.46/18,639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.58

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