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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.83, 25,869.48 and 12,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.83, 25,869.48 and 12,029.81 is: 16,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.83 : 25,869.48 = 12,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.83/25,869.48 = 12,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.83x = 25,869.48 × 12,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.83x = 311,204,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,204,843.10/18,754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.31

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