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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.68, 25,742.04 and 12,607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.68, 25,742.04 and 12,607.99 is: 17,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.68 : 25,742.04 = 12,607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.68/25,742.04 = 12,607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.68x = 25,742.04 × 12,607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.68x = 324,555,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,555,254.19/18,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.40

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