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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.92, 25,650.72 and 12,640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.92, 25,650.72 and 12,640.48 is: 17,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.92 : 25,650.72 = 12,640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.92/25,650.72 = 12,640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.92x = 25,650.72 × 12,640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.92x = 324,237,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,237,413.15/18,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.19

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