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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.72, 25,613.10 and 12,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.72, 25,613.10 and 12,190.82 is: 16,817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.72 : 25,613.10 = 12,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.72/25,613.10 = 12,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.72x = 25,613.10 × 12,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.72x = 312,244,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,244,691.74/18,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,817.44

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