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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.96, 25,711.88 and 10,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.96, 25,711.88 and 10,672.96 is: 14,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.96 : 25,711.88 = 10,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.96/25,711.88 = 10,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.96x = 25,711.88 × 10,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.96x = 274,421,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,421,866.76/18,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.35

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