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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,816.32, 25,969.92 and 17,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,816.32, 25,969.92 and 17,876.48 is: 24,672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,816.32 : 25,969.92 = 17,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,816.32/25,969.92 = 17,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,816.32x = 25,969.92 × 17,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,816.32x = 464,250,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,250,755.48/18,816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.77

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