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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.62, 25,861.26 and 14,776.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.62, 25,861.26 and 14,776.42 is: 20,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.62 : 25,861.26 = 14,776.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.62/25,861.26 = 14,776.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.62x = 25,861.26 × 14,776.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.62x = 382,136,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,136,839.49/18,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.01

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