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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.81, 25,689.78 and 10,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.81, 25,689.78 and 10,658.19 is: 14,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.81 : 25,689.78 = 10,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.81/25,689.78 = 10,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.81x = 25,689.78 × 10,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.81x = 273,806,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,806,556.30/18,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.28

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