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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.12, 25,900.72 and 12,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.12, 25,900.72 and 12,060.13 is: 16,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.12 : 25,900.72 = 12,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.12/25,900.72 = 12,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.12x = 25,900.72 × 12,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.12x = 312,366,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,366,050.29/18,766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.21

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