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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,574.54, 25,618.56 and 12,909.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,574.54, 25,618.56 and 12,909.22 is: 17,804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,574.54 : 25,618.56 = 12,909.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,574.54/25,618.56 = 12,909.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,574.54x = 25,618.56 × 12,909.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,574.54x = 330,715,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,715,627.12/18,574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.78

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