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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.98, 25,578.13 and 12,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.98, 25,578.13 and 12,879.74 is: 17,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.98 : 25,578.13 = 12,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.98/25,578.13 = 12,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.98x = 25,578.13 × 12,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.98x = 329,439,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,439,599.69/18,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.35

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