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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.35, 25,675.07 and 12,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.35, 25,675.07 and 12,644.64 is: 17,432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.35 : 25,675.07 = 12,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.35/25,675.07 = 12,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.35x = 25,675.07 × 12,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.35x = 324,652,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,652,017.12/18,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.53

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