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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,463.64, 25,483.96 and 12,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,463.64, 25,483.96 and 12,086.52 is: 16,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,463.64 : 25,483.96 = 12,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,463.64/25,483.96 = 12,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,463.64x = 25,483.96 × 12,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,463.64x = 308,012,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,012,392.22/18,463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.11

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