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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.68, 25,736.67 and 12,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.68, 25,736.67 and 12,274.07 is: 16,932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.68 : 25,736.67 = 12,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.68/25,736.67 = 12,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.68x = 25,736.67 × 12,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.68x = 315,893,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,893,560.46/18,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.83

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