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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.76, 25,757 and 18,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.76, 25,757 and 18,249.68 is: 25,163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.76 : 25,757 = 18,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.76/25,757 = 18,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.76x = 25,757 × 18,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.76x = 470,057,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,057,007.76/18,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.97

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