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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.39, 25,722.83 and 10,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.39, 25,722.83 and 10,141.97 is: 13,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.39 : 25,722.83 = 10,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.39/25,722.83 = 10,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.39x = 25,722.83 × 10,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.39x = 260,880,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,880,259.84/18,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.18

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