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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.60, 25,032.96 and 10,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.60, 25,032.96 and 10,689.28 is: 14,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.60 : 25,032.96 = 10,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.60/25,032.96 = 10,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.60x = 25,032.96 × 10,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.60x = 267,584,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,584,318.67/18,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.02

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