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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,678.25, 25,785.39 and 12,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,678.25, 25,785.39 and 12,314.08 is: 16,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,678.25 : 25,785.39 = 12,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,678.25/25,785.39 = 12,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,678.25x = 25,785.39 × 12,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,678.25x = 317,523,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,523,219.39/18,678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.63

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