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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.98, 25,671.74 and 10,645.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.98, 25,671.74 and 10,645.94 is: 14,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.98 : 25,671.74 = 10,645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.98/25,671.74 = 10,645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.98x = 25,671.74 × 10,645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.98x = 273,299,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,299,803.74/18,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.24

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