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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.24, 25,689.08 and 10,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.24, 25,689.08 and 10,658.96 is: 14,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.24 : 25,689.08 = 10,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.24/25,689.08 = 10,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.24x = 25,689.08 × 10,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.24x = 273,818,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,818,876.16/18,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.18

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