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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.68, 25,135.49 and 10,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.68, 25,135.49 and 10,660.71 is: 14,712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.68 : 25,135.49 = 10,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.68/25,135.49 = 10,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.68x = 25,135.49 × 10,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.68x = 267,962,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,962,196.25/18,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.14

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