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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.65, 25,678.70 and 10,109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.65, 25,678.70 and 10,109.85 is: 13,951.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.65 : 25,678.70 = 10,109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.65/25,678.70 = 10,109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.65x = 25,678.70 × 10,109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.65x = 259,607,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,607,805.20/18,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.67

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