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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,703.98, 25,814.25 and 12,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,703.98, 25,814.25 and 12,329.64 is: 17,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,703.98 : 25,814.25 = 12,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,703.98/25,814.25 = 12,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,703.98x = 25,814.25 × 12,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,703.98x = 318,280,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,280,409.37/18,703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.72

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