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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.61, 25,847.94 and 10,667.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.61, 25,847.94 and 10,667.67 is: 14,718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.61 : 25,847.94 = 10,667.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.61/25,847.94 = 10,667.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.61x = 25,847.94 × 10,667.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.61x = 275,737,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,737,294.10/18,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.07

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