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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.69, 25,761.20 and 12,294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.69, 25,761.20 and 12,294.93 is: 16,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.69 : 25,761.20 = 12,294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.69/25,761.20 = 12,294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.69x = 25,761.20 × 12,294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.69x = 316,732,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,732,089.24/18,663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.50

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