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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.10, 25,705.35 and 10,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.10, 25,705.35 and 10,669.32 is: 14,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.10 : 25,705.35 = 10,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.10/25,705.35 = 10,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.10x = 25,705.35 × 10,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.10x = 274,258,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,258,604.86/18,627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.64

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