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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.41, 25,787.28 and 12,692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.41, 25,787.28 and 12,692.71 is: 17,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.41 : 25,787.28 = 12,692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.41/25,787.28 = 12,692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.41x = 25,787.28 × 12,692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.41x = 327,310,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,310,466.73/18,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,530.03

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