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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,737.63, 25,846.61 and 12,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,737.63, 25,846.61 and 12,361.95 is: 17,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,737.63 : 25,846.61 = 12,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,737.63/25,846.61 = 12,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,737.63x = 25,846.61 × 12,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,737.63x = 319,514,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,514,500.49/18,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.02

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