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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.89, 25,866.79 and 12,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.89, 25,866.79 and 12,027.86 is: 16,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.89 : 25,866.79 = 12,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.89/25,866.79 = 12,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.89x = 25,866.79 × 12,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.89x = 311,122,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,122,068.63/18,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.62

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