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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.36, 25,797.48 and 12,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.36, 25,797.48 and 12,743.48 is: 17,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.36 : 25,797.48 = 12,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.36/25,797.48 = 12,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.36x = 25,797.48 × 12,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.36x = 328,749,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,749,670.43/18,722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.20

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