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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.92, 25,613.90 and 10,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.92, 25,613.90 and 10,177.24 is: 14,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.92 : 25,613.90 = 10,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.92/25,613.90 = 10,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.92x = 25,613.90 × 10,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.92x = 260,678,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,678,807.64/18,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.50

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