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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,762.87, 25,862.99 and 14,777.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,762.87, 25,862.99 and 14,777.67 is: 20,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,762.87 : 25,862.99 = 14,777.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,762.87/25,862.99 = 14,777.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,762.87x = 25,862.99 × 14,777.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,762.87x = 382,194,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,194,657.54/18,762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.73

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