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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.92, 25,759.50 and 10,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.92, 25,759.50 and 10,709.56 is: 14,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.92 : 25,759.50 = 10,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.92/25,759.50 = 10,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.92x = 25,759.50 × 10,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.92x = 275,872,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,872,910.82/18,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.50

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