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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.79, 25,802.96 and 10,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.79, 25,802.96 and 10,739.46 is: 14,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.79 : 25,802.96 = 10,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.79/25,802.96 = 10,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.79x = 25,802.96 × 10,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.79x = 277,109,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,109,827.29/18,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,820.46

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