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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.98, 18,873.81 and 12,164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.98, 18,873.81 and 12,164.58 is: 18,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.98 : 18,873.81 = 12,164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.98/18,873.81 = 12,164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.98x = 18,873.81 × 12,164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.98x = 229,591,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,591,971.65/12,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.72

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