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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.18, 25,658.90 and 12,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.18, 25,658.90 and 12,221.54 is: 16,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.18 : 25,658.90 = 12,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.18/25,658.90 = 12,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.18x = 25,658.90 × 12,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.18x = 313,591,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,591,272.71/18,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.15

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