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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.62, 25,901.46 and 12,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.62, 25,901.46 and 12,048.96 is: 16,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.62 : 25,901.46 = 12,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.62/25,901.46 = 12,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.62x = 25,901.46 × 12,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.62x = 312,085,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,085,655.48/18,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.15

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