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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,705.67, 25,807.20 and 12,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,705.67, 25,807.20 and 12,344.20 is: 17,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,705.67 : 25,807.20 = 12,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,705.67/25,807.20 = 12,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,705.67x = 25,807.20 × 12,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,705.67x = 318,569,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,569,238.24/18,705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.62

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