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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.12, 25,906.68 and 17,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.12, 25,906.68 and 17,837.20 is: 24,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.12 : 25,906.68 = 17,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.12/25,906.68 = 17,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.12x = 25,906.68 × 17,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.12x = 462,102,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,102,632.50/18,748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.95

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