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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.53, 25,797.63 and 17,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.53, 25,797.63 and 17,905.20 is: 24,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.53 : 25,797.63 = 17,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.53/25,797.63 = 17,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.53x = 25,797.63 × 17,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.53x = 461,911,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,911,724.68/18,772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.73

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