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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.88, 25,917.79 and 18,347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.88, 25,917.79 and 18,347.06 is: 25,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.88 : 25,917.79 = 18,347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.88/25,917.79 = 18,347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.88x = 25,917.79 × 18,347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.88x = 475,515,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,515,248.20/18,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.07

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