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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.32, 25,669.94 and 10,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.32, 25,669.94 and 10,103.62 is: 13,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.32 : 25,669.94 = 10,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.32/25,669.94 = 10,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.32x = 25,669.94 × 10,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.32x = 259,359,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,359,319.18/18,601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.06

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