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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.11, 25,714.11 and 12,965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.11, 25,714.11 and 12,965.49 is: 17,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.11 : 25,714.11 = 12,965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.11/25,714.11 = 12,965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.11x = 25,714.11 × 12,965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.11x = 333,396,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,396,036.06/18,637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.83

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