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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.69, 25,659.64 and 12,222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.69, 25,659.64 and 12,222.02 is: 16,854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.69 : 25,659.64 = 12,222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.69/25,659.64 = 12,222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.69x = 25,659.64 × 12,222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.69x = 313,612,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,612,474.42/18,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.82

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