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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,765.98, 25,873.52 and 12,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,765.98, 25,873.52 and 12,039.74 is: 16,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,765.98 : 25,873.52 = 12,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,765.98/25,873.52 = 12,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,765.98x = 25,873.52 × 12,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,765.98x = 311,510,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,510,453.68/18,765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.74

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