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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.09, 25,853.70 and 12,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.09, 25,853.70 and 12,368.89 is: 17,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.09 : 25,853.70 = 12,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.09/25,853.70 = 12,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.09x = 25,853.70 × 12,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.09x = 319,781,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,781,571.39/18,739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.95

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