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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.28, 25,701.84 and 10,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.28, 25,701.84 and 10,666.20 is: 14,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.28 : 25,701.84 = 10,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.28/25,701.84 = 10,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.28x = 25,701.84 × 10,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.28x = 274,140,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,140,965.81/18,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,720.34

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