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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.57, 25,660.83 and 12,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.57, 25,660.83 and 12,238.70 is: 16,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.57 : 25,660.83 = 12,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.57/25,660.83 = 12,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.57x = 25,660.83 × 12,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.57x = 314,055,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,055,117.71/18,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.63

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