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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.74, 25,891.89 and 12,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.74, 25,891.89 and 12,053.75 is: 16,636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.74 : 25,891.89 = 12,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.74/25,891.89 = 12,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.74x = 25,891.89 × 12,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.74x = 312,094,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,094,239.63/18,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.39

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