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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,654.64, 25,736.88 and 10,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,654.64, 25,736.88 and 10,694.32 is: 14,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,654.64 : 25,736.88 = 10,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,654.64/25,736.88 = 10,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,654.64x = 25,736.88 × 10,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,654.64x = 275,238,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,238,430.52/18,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.42

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