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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.64, 25,564.50 and 12,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.64, 25,564.50 and 12,244.04 is: 16,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.64 : 25,564.50 = 12,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.64/25,564.50 = 12,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.64x = 25,564.50 × 12,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.64x = 313,012,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,012,760.58/18,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.61

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