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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.36, 25,757.32 and 18,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.36, 25,757.32 and 18,596 is: 25,473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.36 : 25,757.32 = 18,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.36/25,757.32 = 18,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.36x = 25,757.32 × 18,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.36x = 478,983,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,983,122.72/18,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.27

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