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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.58, 25,568.21 and 12,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.58, 25,568.21 and 12,882.74 is: 17,764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.58 : 25,568.21 = 12,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.58/25,568.21 = 12,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.58x = 25,568.21 × 12,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.58x = 329,388,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,388,537.28/18,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.86

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