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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.30, 25,065.52 and 12,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.30, 25,065.52 and 12,814.60 is: 17,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.30 : 25,065.52 = 12,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.30/25,065.52 = 12,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.30x = 25,065.52 × 12,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.30x = 321,204,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,204,612.59/18,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,673.56

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