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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.57, 25,762.66 and 10,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.57, 25,762.66 and 10,711.51 is: 14,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.57 : 25,762.66 = 10,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.57/25,762.66 = 10,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.57x = 25,762.66 × 10,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.57x = 275,956,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,956,990.22/18,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,780.32

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