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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.64, 25,613.52 and 10,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.64, 25,613.52 and 10,062.73 is: 13,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.64 : 25,613.52 = 10,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.64/25,613.52 = 10,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.64x = 25,613.52 × 10,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.64x = 257,741,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,741,930.39/18,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.48

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