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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.52, 25,887.84 and 12,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.52, 25,887.84 and 12,050.88 is: 16,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.52 : 25,887.84 = 12,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.52/25,887.84 = 12,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.52x = 25,887.84 × 12,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.52x = 311,971,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,971,253.30/18,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.93

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