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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,737.78, 25,869.60 and 17,838.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,737.78, 25,869.60 and 17,838.63 is: 24,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,737.78 : 25,869.60 = 17,838.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,737.78/25,869.60 = 17,838.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,737.78x = 25,869.60 × 17,838.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,737.78x = 461,478,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,478,272.82/18,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.22

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