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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.10, 24,995.03 and 10,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.10, 24,995.03 and 10,560.66 is: 14,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.10 : 24,995.03 = 10,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.10/24,995.03 = 10,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.10x = 24,995.03 × 10,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.10x = 263,963,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,963,960.72/18,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.10

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