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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,680.63, 25,788.68 and 12,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,680.63, 25,788.68 and 12,316.46 is: 17,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,680.63 : 25,788.68 = 12,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,680.63/25,788.68 = 12,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,680.63x = 25,788.68 × 12,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,680.63x = 317,625,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,625,184.09/18,680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.92

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