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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.72, 25,684.20 and 10,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.72, 25,684.20 and 10,113.88 is: 13,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.72 : 25,684.20 = 10,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.72/25,684.20 = 10,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.72x = 25,684.20 × 10,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.72x = 259,766,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,766,916.70/18,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.17

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