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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.98, 25,855.59 and 12,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.98, 25,855.59 and 12,026.74 is: 16,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.98 : 25,855.59 = 12,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.98/25,855.59 = 12,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.98x = 25,855.59 × 12,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.98x = 310,958,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,958,458.48/18,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.82

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