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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.57, 25,805.32 and 12,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.57, 25,805.32 and 12,323.07 is: 17,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.57 : 25,805.32 = 12,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.57/25,805.32 = 12,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.57x = 25,805.32 × 12,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.57x = 318,000,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,000,733.92/18,697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.60

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