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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.78, 25,746.66 and 10,700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.78, 25,746.66 and 10,700.10 is: 14,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.78 : 25,746.66 = 10,700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.78/25,746.66 = 10,700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.78x = 25,746.66 × 10,700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.78x = 275,491,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,491,836.67/18,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,763.15

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