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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.22, 25,844.21 and 12,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.22, 25,844.21 and 12,759.92 is: 17,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.22 : 25,844.21 = 12,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.22/25,844.21 = 12,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.22x = 25,844.21 × 12,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.22x = 329,769,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,769,859.04/18,722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.82

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