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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.67, 25,736.00 and 12,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.67, 25,736.00 and 12,982.44 is: 17,908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.67 : 25,736.00 = 12,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.67/25,736.00 = 12,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.67x = 25,736.00 × 12,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.67x = 334,116,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,116,010.93/18,656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,908.66

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