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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.53, 25,777.08 and 17,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.53, 25,777.08 and 17,890.20 is: 24,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.53 : 25,777.08 = 17,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.53/25,777.08 = 17,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.53x = 25,777.08 × 17,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.53x = 461,157,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,157,116.62/18,757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.17

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