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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.76, 25,476.78 and 12,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.76, 25,476.78 and 12,514.20 is: 17,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.76 : 25,476.78 = 12,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.76/25,476.78 = 12,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.76x = 25,476.78 × 12,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.76x = 318,821,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,821,520.28/18,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,258.07

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