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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.12, 25,860.57 and 14,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.12, 25,860.57 and 14,775.92 is: 20,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.12 : 25,860.57 = 14,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.12/25,860.57 = 14,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.12x = 25,860.57 × 14,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.12x = 382,113,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,113,713.47/18,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.32

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