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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.52, 25,941.18 and 12,803.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.52, 25,941.18 and 12,803.94 is: 17,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.52 : 25,941.18 = 12,803.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.52/25,941.18 = 12,803.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.52x = 25,941.18 × 12,803.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.52x = 332,149,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,149,312.25/18,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.96

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