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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.98, 25,738.94 and 10,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.98, 25,738.94 and 10,154.12 is: 14,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.98 : 25,738.94 = 10,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.98/25,738.94 = 10,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.98x = 25,738.94 × 10,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.98x = 261,356,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,356,285.43/18,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.25

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