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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.62, 25,770.68 and 10,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.62, 25,770.68 and 10,716.66 is: 14,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.62 : 25,770.68 = 10,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.62/25,770.68 = 10,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.62x = 25,770.68 × 10,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.62x = 276,175,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,175,615.53/18,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.82

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