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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,735.26, 25,842.41 and 12,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,735.26, 25,842.41 and 12,010.23 is: 16,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,735.26 : 25,842.41 = 12,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,735.26/25,842.41 = 12,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,735.26x = 25,842.41 × 12,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,735.26x = 310,373,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,373,272.84/18,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.27

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