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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.31, 25,754.21 and 10,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.31, 25,754.21 and 10,705.28 is: 14,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.31 : 25,754.21 = 10,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.31/25,754.21 = 10,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.31x = 25,754.21 × 10,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.31x = 275,705,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,705,846.93/18,662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.40

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