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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.03, 25,596.83 and 12,903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.03, 25,596.83 and 12,903.63 is: 17,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.03 : 25,596.83 = 12,903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.03/25,596.83 = 12,903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.03x = 25,596.83 × 12,903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.03x = 330,291,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,291,958.97/18,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.04

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