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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.76, 25,668.90 and 10,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.76, 25,668.90 and 10,644.48 is: 14,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.76 : 25,668.90 = 10,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.76/25,668.90 = 10,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.76x = 25,668.90 × 10,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.76x = 273,232,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,232,092.67/18,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.09

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