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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.21, 25,908.99 and 12,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.21, 25,908.99 and 12,060.29 is: 16,636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.21 : 25,908.99 = 12,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.21/25,908.99 = 12,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.21x = 25,908.99 × 12,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.21x = 312,469,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,469,933.01/18,782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.48

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