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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.47, 25,546.61 and 10,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.47, 25,546.61 and 10,960.13 is: 15,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.47 : 25,546.61 = 10,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.47/25,546.61 = 10,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.47x = 25,546.61 × 10,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.47x = 279,994,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,994,257.93/18,513.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.81

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