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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.10, 25,691.72 and 10,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.10, 25,691.72 and 10,119.24 is: 13,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.10 : 25,691.72 = 10,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.10/25,691.72 = 10,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.10x = 25,691.72 × 10,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.10x = 259,980,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,980,630.10/18,617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.61

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