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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.98, 25,770.48 and 10,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.98, 25,770.48 and 10,716.68 is: 14,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.98 : 25,770.48 = 10,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.98/25,770.48 = 10,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.98x = 25,770.48 × 10,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.98x = 276,173,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,173,969.51/18,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.45

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