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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.47, 24,996.59 and 10,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.47, 24,996.59 and 10,560.12 is: 14,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.47 : 24,996.59 = 10,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.47/24,996.59 = 10,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.47x = 24,996.59 × 10,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.47x = 263,966,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,966,989.99/18,113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,572.97

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