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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.46, 25,769.55 and 10,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.46, 25,769.55 and 10,714.86 is: 14,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.46 : 25,769.55 = 10,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.46/25,769.55 = 10,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.46x = 25,769.55 × 10,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.46x = 276,117,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,117,120.51/18,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.82

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