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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.33, 25,626.94 and 12,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.33, 25,626.94 and 12,627.25 is: 17,402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.33 : 25,626.94 = 12,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.33/25,626.94 = 12,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.33x = 25,626.94 × 12,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.33x = 323,597,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,597,682.48/18,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.10

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