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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.74, 25,893.27 and 12,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.74, 25,893.27 and 12,054.75 is: 16,637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.74 : 25,893.27 = 12,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.74/25,893.27 = 12,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.74x = 25,893.27 × 12,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.74x = 312,136,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,136,896.53/18,760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.77

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