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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.94, 25,864.89 and 12,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.94, 25,864.89 and 12,022.46 is: 16,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.94 : 25,864.89 = 12,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.94/25,864.89 = 12,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.94x = 25,864.89 × 12,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.94x = 310,959,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,959,605.43/18,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.73

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