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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.34, 25,891.20 and 12,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.34, 25,891.20 and 12,056.88 is: 16,633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.34 : 25,891.20 = 12,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.34/25,891.20 = 12,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.34x = 25,891.20 × 12,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.34x = 312,167,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,167,091.46/18,767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.53

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