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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.56, 25,752.84 and 13,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.56, 25,752.84 and 13,631.12 is: 18,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.56 : 25,752.84 = 13,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.56/25,752.84 = 13,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.56x = 25,752.84 × 13,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.56x = 351,040,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,040,052.38/18,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.78

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