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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.41, 25,704.63 and 10,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.41, 25,704.63 and 10,668.46 is: 14,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.41 : 25,704.63 = 10,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.41/25,704.63 = 10,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.41x = 25,704.63 × 10,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.41x = 274,228,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,228,816.97/18,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.58

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