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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.21, 25,902.09 and 12,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.21, 25,902.09 and 12,055.29 is: 16,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.21 : 25,902.09 = 12,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.21/25,902.09 = 12,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.21x = 25,902.09 × 12,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.21x = 312,257,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,257,206.56/18,777.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.58

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