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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,051.52, 24,919.20 and 10,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,051.52, 24,919.20 and 10,600 is: 14,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,051.52 : 24,919.20 = 10,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,051.52/24,919.20 = 10,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,051.52x = 24,919.20 × 10,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,051.52x = 264,143,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,143,520/18,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.76

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