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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,787.94, 25,914.89 and 12,082.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,787.94, 25,914.89 and 12,082.05 is: 16,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,787.94 : 25,914.89 = 12,082.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,787.94/25,914.89 = 12,082.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,787.94x = 25,914.89 × 12,082.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,787.94x = 313,105,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,105,162.97/18,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.22

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