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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,736.67, 25,812.62 and 13,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,736.67, 25,812.62 and 13,061.10 is: 17,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,736.67 : 25,812.62 = 13,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,736.67/25,812.62 = 13,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,736.67x = 25,812.62 × 13,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,736.67x = 337,141,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,141,219.83/18,736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.66

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