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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.80, 25,730.52 and 10,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.80, 25,730.52 and 10,688.56 is: 14,750.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.80 : 25,730.52 = 10,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.80/25,730.52 = 10,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.80x = 25,730.52 × 10,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.80x = 275,022,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,022,206.85/18,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.61

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