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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.08, 25,658.46 and 12,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.08, 25,658.46 and 12,948.24 is: 17,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.08 : 25,658.46 = 12,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.08/25,658.46 = 12,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.08x = 25,658.46 × 12,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.08x = 332,231,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,231,898.11/18,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,855.13

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