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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.72, 25,864.38 and 12,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.72, 25,864.38 and 12,027.88 is: 16,591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.72 : 25,864.38 = 12,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.72/25,864.38 = 12,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.72x = 25,864.38 × 12,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.72x = 311,093,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,093,658.91/18,749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.91

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