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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,109.13, 24,990.68 and 10,560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,109.13, 24,990.68 and 10,560.69 is: 14,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,109.13 : 24,990.68 = 10,560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,109.13/24,990.68 = 10,560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,109.13x = 24,990.68 × 10,560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,109.13x = 263,918,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,918,850.77/18,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.80

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