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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.12, 25,835.10 and 12,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.12, 25,835.10 and 12,012.28 is: 16,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.12 : 25,835.10 = 12,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.12/25,835.10 = 12,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.12x = 25,835.10 × 12,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.12x = 310,338,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,338,455.03/18,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.84

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