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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,817.62, 25,957.02 and 12,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,817.62, 25,957.02 and 12,444.36 is: 17,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,817.62 : 25,957.02 = 12,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,817.62/25,957.02 = 12,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,817.62x = 25,957.02 × 12,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,817.62x = 323,018,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,018,501.41/18,817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,165.75

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