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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.08, 26,036.64 and 12,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.08, 26,036.64 and 12,575.52 is: 17,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.08 : 26,036.64 = 12,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.08/26,036.64 = 12,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.08x = 26,036.64 × 12,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.08x = 327,424,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,424,287.05/18,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.83

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