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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.64, 25,687.26 and 12,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.64, 25,687.26 and 12,639.24 is: 17,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.64 : 25,687.26 = 12,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.64/25,687.26 = 12,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.64x = 25,687.26 × 12,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.64x = 324,667,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,667,444.08/18,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,444.32

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