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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.62, 25,722.40 and 10,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.62, 25,722.40 and 10,141.54 is: 13,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.62 : 25,722.40 = 10,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.62/25,722.40 = 10,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.62x = 25,722.40 × 10,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.62x = 260,864,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,864,748.50/18,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.18

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