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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.80, 25,981.20 and 12,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.80, 25,981.20 and 12,558.24 is: 17,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.80 : 25,981.20 = 12,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.80/25,981.20 = 12,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.80x = 25,981.20 × 12,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.80x = 326,278,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,278,145.09/18,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,302.94

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