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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.55, 25,809.24 and 12,752.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.55, 25,809.24 and 12,752.71 is: 17,584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.55 : 25,809.24 = 12,752.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.55/25,809.24 = 12,752.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.55x = 25,809.24 × 12,752.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.55x = 329,137,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,137,753.04/18,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.45

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