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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.94, 25,659.98 and 12,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.94, 25,659.98 and 12,222.27 is: 16,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.94 : 25,659.98 = 12,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.94/25,659.98 = 12,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.94x = 25,659.98 × 12,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.94x = 313,623,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,623,075.45/18,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.17

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