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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,570.11, 25,617.21 and 12,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,570.11, 25,617.21 and 12,195.78 is: 16,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570.11 : 25,617.21 = 12,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570.11/25,617.21 = 12,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570.11x = 25,617.21 × 12,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570.11x = 312,421,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,421,715.58/18,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.91

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