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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.67, 25,766.06 and 10,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.67, 25,766.06 and 10,714.31 is: 14,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.67 : 25,766.06 = 10,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.67/25,766.06 = 10,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.67x = 25,766.06 × 10,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.67x = 276,065,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,065,500.75/18,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,786.05

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