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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.61, 25,720.97 and 10,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.61, 25,720.97 and 10,681.16 is: 14,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.61 : 25,720.97 = 10,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.61/25,720.97 = 10,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.61x = 25,720.97 × 10,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.61x = 274,729,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,729,613.91/18,637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.61

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