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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.42, 25,737.39 and 10,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.42, 25,737.39 and 10,691.82 is: 14,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.42 : 25,737.39 = 10,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.42/25,737.39 = 10,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.42x = 25,737.39 × 10,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.42x = 275,179,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,179,541.15/18,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.81

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