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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.89, 25,889.35 and 12,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.89, 25,889.35 and 12,051.90 is: 16,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.89 : 25,889.35 = 12,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.89/25,889.35 = 12,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.89x = 25,889.35 × 12,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.89x = 312,015,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,015,857.27/18,757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.85

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