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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.92, 25,726.26 and 10,689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.92, 25,726.26 and 10,689.64 is: 14,749.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.92 : 25,726.26 = 10,689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.92/25,726.26 = 10,689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.92x = 25,726.26 × 10,689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.92x = 275,004,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,004,457.95/18,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.56

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