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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.52, 24,866.76 and 10,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.52, 24,866.76 and 10,562 is: 14,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.52 : 24,866.76 = 10,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.52/24,866.76 = 10,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.52x = 24,866.76 × 10,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.52x = 262,642,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,642,719.12/18,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.31

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