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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.54, 25,846.10 and 12,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.54, 25,846.10 and 12,761.96 is: 17,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.54 : 25,846.10 = 12,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.54/25,846.10 = 12,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.54x = 25,846.10 × 12,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.54x = 329,846,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,846,830.55/18,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.58

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