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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.54, 25,729.37 and 10,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.54, 25,729.37 and 10,688.28 is: 14,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.54 : 25,729.37 = 10,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.54/25,729.37 = 10,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.54x = 25,729.37 × 10,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.54x = 275,002,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,002,703.36/18,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,748.98

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