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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.98, 25,880.43 and 12,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.98, 25,880.43 and 12,044.74 is: 16,606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.98 : 25,880.43 = 12,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.98/25,880.43 = 12,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.98x = 25,880.43 × 12,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.98x = 311,723,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,723,050.44/18,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.65

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