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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.42, 25,753.88 and 10,704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.42, 25,753.88 and 10,704.47 is: 14,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.42 : 25,753.88 = 10,704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.42/25,753.88 = 10,704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.42x = 25,753.88 × 10,704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.42x = 275,681,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,681,726.99/18,662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.02

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