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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.84, 25,846.50 and 12,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.84, 25,846.50 and 12,363.60 is: 17,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.84 : 25,846.50 = 12,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.84/25,846.50 = 12,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.84x = 25,846.50 × 12,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.84x = 319,555,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,555,787.40/18,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.68

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