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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.79, 25,854.72 and 12,768.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.79, 25,854.72 and 12,768.22 is: 17,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.79 : 25,854.72 = 12,768.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.79/25,854.72 = 12,768.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.79x = 25,854.72 × 12,768.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.79x = 330,118,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,118,623.72/18,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.21

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