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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.14, 25,583.55 and 12,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.14, 25,583.55 and 12,894.59 is: 17,778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.14 : 25,583.55 = 12,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.14/25,583.55 = 12,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.14x = 25,583.55 × 12,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.14x = 329,889,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,889,403.60/18,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,778.87

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