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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.68, 25,654.08 and 12,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.68, 25,654.08 and 12,218.04 is: 16,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.68 : 25,654.08 = 12,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.68/25,654.08 = 12,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.68x = 25,654.08 × 12,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.68x = 313,442,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,442,575.60/18,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.32

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