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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.16, 25,862.29 and 12,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.16, 25,862.29 and 12,032.26 is: 16,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.16 : 25,862.29 = 12,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.16/25,862.29 = 12,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.16x = 25,862.29 × 12,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.16x = 311,181,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,181,797.48/18,738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.85

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