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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,642.06, 25,729.68 and 10,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,642.06, 25,729.68 and 10,689.60 is: 14,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,642.06 : 25,729.68 = 10,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,642.06/25,729.68 = 10,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,642.06x = 25,729.68 × 10,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,642.06x = 275,039,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,039,987.33/18,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.73

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