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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.35, 25,718.87 and 12,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.35, 25,718.87 and 12,270.91 is: 16,925.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.35 : 25,718.87 = 12,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.35/25,718.87 = 12,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.35x = 25,718.87 × 12,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.35x = 315,593,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,593,877.72/18,646.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.24

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