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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,703.17, 25,812.88 and 18,087.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,703.17, 25,812.88 and 18,087.77 is: 24,963.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,703.17 : 25,812.88 = 18,087.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,703.17/25,812.88 = 18,087.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,703.17x = 25,812.88 × 18,087.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,703.17x = 466,897,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,897,455.79/18,703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.55

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