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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,657.84, 25,752.96 and 12,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,657.84, 25,752.96 and 12,699.48 is: 17,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,657.84 : 25,752.96 = 12,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,657.84/25,752.96 = 12,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,657.84x = 25,752.96 × 12,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,657.84x = 327,049,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,049,200.46/18,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.78

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