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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,620.38, 25,718.06 and 12,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,620.38, 25,718.06 and 12,321.82 is: 17,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,620.38 : 25,718.06 = 12,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,620.38/25,718.06 = 12,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,620.38x = 25,718.06 × 12,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,620.38x = 316,893,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,893,306.07/18,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.63

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