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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.08, 25,444.08 and 18,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.08, 25,444.08 and 18,629.76 is: 25,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.08 : 25,444.08 = 18,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.08/25,444.08 = 18,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.08x = 25,444.08 × 18,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.08x = 474,017,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,017,103.82/18,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.68

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