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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.56, 25,648.20 and 12,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.56, 25,648.20 and 12,214.20 is: 16,862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.56 : 25,648.20 = 12,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.56/25,648.20 = 12,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.56x = 25,648.20 × 12,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.56x = 313,272,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,272,244.44/18,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.94

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