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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.02, 25,742.25 and 10,692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.02, 25,742.25 and 10,692.71 is: 14,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.02 : 25,742.25 = 10,692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.02/25,742.25 = 10,692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.02x = 25,742.25 × 10,692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.02x = 275,254,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,254,258.55/18,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.34

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