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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.98, 25,803.72 and 10,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.98, 25,803.72 and 10,741.62 is: 14,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.98 : 25,803.72 = 10,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.98/25,803.72 = 10,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.98x = 25,803.72 × 10,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.98x = 277,173,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,173,754.83/18,697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.73

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