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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.96, 25,705.06 and 10,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.96, 25,705.06 and 10,970.02 is: 15,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.96 : 25,705.06 = 10,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.96/25,705.06 = 10,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.96x = 25,705.06 × 10,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.96x = 281,985,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,985,022.30/18,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.73

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