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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.39, 25,867.47 and 12,028.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.39, 25,867.47 and 12,028.37 is: 16,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.39 : 25,867.47 = 12,028.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.39/25,867.47 = 12,028.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.39x = 25,867.47 × 12,028.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.39x = 311,143,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,143,370.79/18,753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.31

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