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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.61, 25,898.64 and 12,058.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.61, 25,898.64 and 12,058.62 is: 16,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.61 : 25,898.64 = 12,058.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.61/25,898.64 = 12,058.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.61x = 25,898.64 × 12,058.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.61x = 312,301,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,301,858.28/18,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.13

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