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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.27, 25,884.93 and 12,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.27, 25,884.93 and 12,041.25 is: 16,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.27 : 25,884.93 = 12,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.27/25,884.93 = 12,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.27x = 25,884.93 × 12,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.27x = 311,686,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,686,913.36/18,766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.89

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