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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.96, 25,699.84 and 10,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.96, 25,699.84 and 10,666.04 is: 14,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.96 : 25,699.84 = 10,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.96/25,699.84 = 10,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.96x = 25,699.84 × 10,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.96x = 274,115,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,115,521.43/18,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.43

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