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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.19, 25,754.98 and 12,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.19, 25,754.98 and 12,290.43 is: 16,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.19 : 25,754.98 = 12,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.19/25,754.98 = 12,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.19x = 25,754.98 × 12,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.19x = 316,539,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,539,867.74/18,659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.28

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