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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.79, 25,679.34 and 10,652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.79, 25,679.34 and 10,652.58 is: 14,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.79 : 25,679.34 = 10,652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.79/25,679.34 = 10,652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.79x = 25,679.34 × 10,652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.79x = 273,551,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,551,223.70/18,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,700.90

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