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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.62, 25,668.83 and 10,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.62, 25,668.83 and 10,217.12 is: 14,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.62 : 25,668.83 = 10,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.62/25,668.83 = 10,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.62x = 25,668.83 × 10,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.62x = 262,261,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,261,413.57/18,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.61

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