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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.94, 25,646.49 and 12,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.94, 25,646.49 and 12,308.58 is: 16,979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.94 : 25,646.49 = 12,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.94/25,646.49 = 12,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.94x = 25,646.49 × 12,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.94x = 315,671,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,671,873.88/18,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.88

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