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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,573.42, 25,638.46 and 12,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,573.42, 25,638.46 and 12,607.76 is: 17,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,573.42 : 25,638.46 = 12,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,573.42/25,638.46 = 12,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,573.42x = 25,638.46 × 12,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,573.42x = 323,243,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,243,550.45/18,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.56

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