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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.28, 25,705.02 and 10,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.28, 25,705.02 and 10,671 is: 14,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.28 : 25,705.02 = 10,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.28/25,705.02 = 10,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.28x = 25,705.02 × 10,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.28x = 274,298,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,298,268.42/18,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,726.41

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