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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.54, 25,822.63 and 12,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.54, 25,822.63 and 12,346.30 is: 17,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.54 : 25,822.63 = 12,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.54/25,822.63 = 12,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.54x = 25,822.63 × 12,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.54x = 318,813,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,813,745.92/18,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.80

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