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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,658.11, 25,743.09 and 12,986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,658.11, 25,743.09 and 12,986.49 is: 17,917.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,658.11 : 25,743.09 = 12,986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,658.11/25,743.09 = 12,986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,658.11x = 25,743.09 × 12,986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,658.11x = 334,312,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,312,380.85/18,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,917.81

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