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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,736.68, 25,844.82 and 12,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,736.68, 25,844.82 and 12,015.24 is: 16,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,736.68 : 25,844.82 = 12,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,736.68/25,844.82 = 12,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,736.68x = 25,844.82 × 12,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,736.68x = 310,531,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,531,715.06/18,736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.47

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