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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.76, 25,740.90 and 12,276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.76, 25,740.90 and 12,276.68 is: 16,947.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.76 : 25,740.90 = 12,276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.76/25,740.90 = 12,276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.76x = 25,740.90 × 12,276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.76x = 316,012,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,012,792.21/18,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.33

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