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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.19, 25,756.36 and 12,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.19, 25,756.36 and 12,291.43 is: 16,965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.19 : 25,756.36 = 12,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.19/25,756.36 = 12,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.19x = 25,756.36 × 12,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.19x = 316,582,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,582,495.99/18,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.66

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