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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.96, 25,761.48 and 10,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.96, 25,761.48 and 10,602.84 is: 14,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.96 : 25,761.48 = 10,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.96/25,761.48 = 10,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.96x = 25,761.48 × 10,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.96x = 273,144,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,144,850.60/18,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.40

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