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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.55, 25,812 and 12,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.55, 25,812 and 12,754.71 is: 17,587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.55 : 25,812 = 12,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.55/25,812 = 12,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.55x = 25,812 × 12,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.55x = 329,224,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,224,574.52/18,719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,587.21

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