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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.67, 25,275.58 and 12,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.67, 25,275.58 and 12,669.88 is: 17,474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.67 : 25,275.58 = 12,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.67/25,275.58 = 12,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.67x = 25,275.58 × 12,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.67x = 320,238,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,238,565.53/18,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.86

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