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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,765.62, 25,900.03 and 12,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,765.62, 25,900.03 and 12,059.63 is: 16,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,765.62 : 25,900.03 = 12,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,765.62/25,900.03 = 12,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,765.62x = 25,900.03 × 12,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,765.62x = 312,344,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,344,778.79/18,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.52

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