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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.08, 25,874.04 and 12,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.08, 25,874.04 and 12,039.12 is: 16,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.08 : 25,874.04 = 12,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.08/25,874.04 = 12,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.08x = 25,874.04 × 12,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.08x = 311,500,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,500,672.44/18,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.75

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