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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.20, 25,719.12 and 13,878.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.20, 25,719.12 and 13,878.43 is: 19,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.20 : 25,719.12 = 13,878.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.20/25,719.12 = 13,878.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.20x = 25,719.12 × 13,878.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.20x = 356,941,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,941,006.58/18,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.07

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