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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.43, 25,894.98 and 12,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.43, 25,894.98 and 12,050.11 is: 16,629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.43 : 25,894.98 = 12,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.43/25,894.98 = 12,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.43x = 25,894.98 × 12,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.43x = 312,037,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,037,357.45/18,764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.19

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