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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.76, 25,897.80 and 12,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.76, 25,897.80 and 12,151.76 is: 16,761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.76 : 25,897.80 = 12,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.76/25,897.80 = 12,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.76x = 25,897.80 × 12,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.76x = 314,703,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,703,850.13/18,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.18

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