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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.69, 25,696.11 and 12,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.69, 25,696.11 and 12,257.74 is: 16,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.69 : 25,696.11 = 12,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.69/25,696.11 = 12,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.69x = 25,696.11 × 12,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.69x = 314,976,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,976,315.14/18,612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.67

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