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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.76, 25,648.26 and 12,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.76, 25,648.26 and 12,562.28 is: 17,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.76 : 25,648.26 = 12,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.76/25,648.26 = 12,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.76x = 25,648.26 × 12,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.76x = 322,200,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,200,623.63/18,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.77

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