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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721, 25,834.98 and 12,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721, 25,834.98 and 12,097 is: 16,693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721 : 25,834.98 = 12,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721/25,834.98 = 12,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721x = 25,834.98 × 12,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721x = 312,525,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,525,753.06/18,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.86

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