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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.66, 25,761.26 and 12,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.66, 25,761.26 and 12,621.96 is: 17,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.66 : 25,761.26 = 12,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.66/25,761.26 = 12,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.66x = 25,761.26 × 12,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.66x = 325,157,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,157,593.27/18,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,412.63

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