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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,585.96, 25,669.92 and 12,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,585.96, 25,669.92 and 12,240.93 is: 16,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,585.96 : 25,669.92 = 12,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,585.96/25,669.92 = 12,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,585.96x = 25,669.92 × 12,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,585.96x = 314,223,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,223,693.83/18,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.51

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