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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.94, 25,866.27 and 12,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.94, 25,866.27 and 12,023.46 is: 16,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.94 : 25,866.27 = 12,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.94/25,866.27 = 12,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.94x = 25,866.27 × 12,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.94x = 311,002,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,002,062.69/18,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.11

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