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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.72, 25,758.42 and 10,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.72, 25,758.42 and 10,706.76 is: 14,776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.72 : 25,758.42 = 10,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.72/25,758.42 = 10,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.72x = 25,758.42 × 10,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.72x = 275,789,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,789,220.92/18,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,776.76

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