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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.61, 25,618.34 and 10,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.61, 25,618.34 and 10,607.51 is: 14,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.61 : 25,618.34 = 10,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.61/25,618.34 = 10,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.61x = 25,618.34 × 10,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.61x = 271,746,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,746,888.30/18,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.05

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