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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.56, 25,755.28 and 10,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.56, 25,755.28 and 10,703.66 is: 14,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.56 : 25,755.28 = 10,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.56/25,755.28 = 10,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.56x = 25,755.28 × 10,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.56x = 275,675,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,675,760.32/18,661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.39

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