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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.98, 25,881.80 and 12,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.98, 25,881.80 and 12,045.74 is: 16,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.98 : 25,881.80 = 12,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.98/25,881.80 = 12,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.98x = 25,881.80 × 12,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.98x = 311,765,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,765,433.53/18,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.02

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