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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.17, 25,517.87 and 12,548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.17, 25,517.87 and 12,548.57 is: 17,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.17 : 25,517.87 = 12,548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.17/25,517.87 = 12,548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.17x = 25,517.87 × 12,548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.17x = 320,212,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,212,715.20/18,486.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.74

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