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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.67, 25,772.22 and 10,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.67, 25,772.22 and 10,717.20 is: 14,788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.67 : 25,772.22 = 10,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.67/25,772.22 = 10,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.67x = 25,772.22 × 10,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.67x = 276,206,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,206,036.18/18,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.83

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