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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.52, 25,869.05 and 12,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.52, 25,869.05 and 12,029.50 is: 16,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.52 : 25,869.05 = 12,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.52/25,869.05 = 12,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.52x = 25,869.05 × 12,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.52x = 311,191,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,191,574.93/18,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.88

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