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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.39, 25,509.69 and 12,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.39, 25,509.69 and 12,841.02 is: 17,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.39 : 25,509.69 = 12,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.39/25,509.69 = 12,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.39x = 25,509.69 × 12,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.39x = 327,570,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,570,439.48/18,501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,705.18

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