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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.64, 25,515.36 and 12,196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.64, 25,515.36 and 12,196.56 is: 16,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.64 : 25,515.36 = 12,196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.64/25,515.36 = 12,196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.64x = 25,515.36 × 12,196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.64x = 311,199,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,199,619.16/18,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.94

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