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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.52, 25,723.02 and 10,142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.52, 25,723.02 and 10,142.18 is: 13,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.52 : 25,723.02 = 10,142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.52/25,723.02 = 10,142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.52x = 25,723.02 × 10,142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.52x = 260,887,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,887,498.98/18,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.47

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