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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.52, 25,869.03 and 12,029.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.52, 25,869.03 and 12,029.49 is: 16,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.52 : 25,869.03 = 12,029.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.52/25,869.03 = 12,029.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.52x = 25,869.03 × 12,029.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.52x = 311,191,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,191,237.69/18,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.87

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