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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.54, 25,751.94 and 12,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.54, 25,751.94 and 12,367.98 is: 17,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.54 : 25,751.94 = 12,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.54/25,751.94 = 12,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.54x = 25,751.94 × 12,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.54x = 318,499,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,499,478.88/18,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.59

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