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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,513.72, 25,544.82 and 10,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,513.72, 25,544.82 and 10,960.50 is: 15,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513.72 : 25,544.82 = 10,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513.72/25,544.82 = 10,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513.72x = 25,544.82 × 10,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513.72x = 279,983,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,983,999.61/18,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.05

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