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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.67, 25,933.51 and 12,076.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.67, 25,933.51 and 12,076.94 is: 16,677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.67 : 25,933.51 = 12,076.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.67/25,933.51 = 12,076.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.67x = 25,933.51 × 12,076.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.67x = 313,197,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,197,378.31/18,779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,677.47

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