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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,603, 25,694.01 and 12,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,603, 25,694.01 and 12,304.44 is: 16,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,603 : 25,694.01 = 12,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,603/25,694.01 = 12,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,603x = 25,694.01 × 12,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,603x = 316,150,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,150,404.40/18,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.59

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