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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,735.42, 25,858.50 and 12,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,735.42, 25,858.50 and 12,029.52 is: 16,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,735.42 : 25,858.50 = 12,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,735.42/25,858.50 = 12,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,735.42x = 25,858.50 × 12,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,735.42x = 311,065,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,065,342.92/18,735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.06

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