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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.08, 25,629 and 12,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.08, 25,629 and 12,927.44 is: 17,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.08 : 25,629 = 12,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.08/25,629 = 12,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.08x = 25,629 × 12,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.08x = 331,317,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,317,359.76/18,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.18

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