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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.56, 25,858.09 and 12,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.56, 25,858.09 and 12,034.26 is: 16,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.56 : 25,858.09 = 12,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.56/25,858.09 = 12,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.56x = 25,858.09 × 12,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.56x = 311,182,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,182,978.16/18,739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.67

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