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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,756.08, 25,876.80 and 12,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,756.08, 25,876.80 and 12,041.12 is: 16,612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,756.08 : 25,876.80 = 12,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,756.08/25,876.80 = 12,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,756.08x = 25,876.80 × 12,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,756.08x = 311,585,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,585,654.02/18,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.51

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