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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.29, 25,741.96 and 12,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.29, 25,741.96 and 12,360.73 is: 17,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.29 : 25,741.96 = 12,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.29/25,741.96 = 12,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.29x = 25,741.96 × 12,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.29x = 318,189,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,189,417.23/18,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.60

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