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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,642.96, 25,726.84 and 10,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,642.96, 25,726.84 and 10,689.84 is: 14,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,642.96 : 25,726.84 = 10,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,642.96/25,726.84 = 10,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,642.96x = 25,726.84 × 10,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,642.96x = 275,015,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,015,803.31/18,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.72

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