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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.97, 25,483.85 and 12,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.97, 25,483.85 and 12,096.84 is: 16,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.97 : 25,483.85 = 12,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.97/25,483.85 = 12,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.97x = 25,483.85 × 12,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.97x = 308,274,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,274,110.96/18,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.84

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