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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.52, 25,757.37 and 10,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.52, 25,757.37 and 10,707 is: 14,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.52 : 25,757.37 = 10,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.52/25,757.37 = 10,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.52x = 25,757.37 × 10,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.52x = 275,784,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,784,160.59/18,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,775.06

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