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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.76, 25,711.68 and 12,956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.76, 25,711.68 and 12,956.88 is: 17,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.76 : 25,711.68 = 12,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.76/25,711.68 = 12,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.76x = 25,711.68 × 12,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.76x = 333,143,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,143,152.36/18,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.07

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