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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.48, 25,839.26 and 12,982.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.48, 25,839.26 and 12,982.29 is: 17,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.48 : 25,839.26 = 12,982.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.48/25,839.26 = 12,982.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.48x = 25,839.26 × 12,982.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.48x = 335,452,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,452,701.79/18,716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,922.85

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