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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,638.64, 25,718.40 and 10,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,638.64, 25,718.40 and 10,679.76 is: 14,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,638.64 : 25,718.40 = 10,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,638.64/25,718.40 = 10,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,638.64x = 25,718.40 × 10,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,638.64x = 274,666,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,666,339.58/18,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,736.39

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