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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.84, 25,759.86 and 12,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.84, 25,759.86 and 12,704.48 is: 17,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.84 : 25,759.86 = 12,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.84/25,759.86 = 12,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.84x = 25,759.86 × 12,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.84x = 327,265,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,265,626.17/18,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.68

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