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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.67, 25,698.91 and 10,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.67, 25,698.91 and 10,665.64 is: 14,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.67 : 25,698.91 = 10,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.67/25,698.91 = 10,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.67x = 25,698.91 × 10,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.67x = 274,095,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,095,322.45/18,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.42

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