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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.68, 25,747.56 and 12,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.68, 25,747.56 and 12,611.98 is: 17,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.68 : 25,747.56 = 12,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.68/25,747.56 = 12,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.68x = 25,747.56 × 12,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.68x = 324,727,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,727,711.77/18,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,398.91

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