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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,715.65, 25,820.95 and 12,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,715.65, 25,820.95 and 12,004.89 is: 16,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,715.65 : 25,820.95 = 12,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,715.65/25,820.95 = 12,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,715.65x = 25,820.95 × 12,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,715.65x = 309,977,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,977,664.45/18,715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.48

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