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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.63, 25,668.86 and 10,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.63, 25,668.86 and 10,217.13 is: 14,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.63 : 25,668.86 = 10,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.63/25,668.86 = 10,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.63x = 25,668.86 × 10,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.63x = 262,262,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,262,079.57/18,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.63

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