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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,654.54, 25,735.41 and 12,355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,654.54, 25,735.41 and 12,355.98 is: 17,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,654.54 : 25,735.41 = 12,355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,654.54/25,735.41 = 12,355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,654.54x = 25,735.41 × 12,355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,654.54x = 317,986,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,986,211.25/18,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.05

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