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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.14, 25,870.17 and 12,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.14, 25,870.17 and 12,036.34 is: 16,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.14 : 25,870.17 = 12,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.14/25,870.17 = 12,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.14x = 25,870.17 × 12,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.14x = 311,382,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,382,161.98/18,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.15

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