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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.92, 25,754.76 and 18,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.92, 25,754.76 and 18,292.68 is: 25,192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.92 : 25,754.76 = 18,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.92/25,754.76 = 18,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.92x = 25,754.76 × 18,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.92x = 471,123,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,123,583.16/18,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.54

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