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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.65, 25,825.11 and 10,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.65, 25,825.11 and 10,215.08 is: 14,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.65 : 25,825.11 = 10,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.65/25,825.11 = 10,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.65x = 25,825.11 × 10,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.65x = 263,805,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,805,551.53/18,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.21

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