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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,704.89, 25,816.98 and 12,738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,704.89, 25,816.98 and 12,738.94 is: 17,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,704.89 : 25,816.98 = 12,738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,704.89/25,816.98 = 12,738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,704.89x = 25,816.98 × 12,738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,704.89x = 328,880,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,880,870.77/18,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.61

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