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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,789.85, 25,917.52 and 12,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,789.85, 25,917.52 and 12,083.96 is: 16,667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,789.85 : 25,917.52 = 12,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,789.85/25,917.52 = 12,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,789.85x = 25,917.52 × 12,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,789.85x = 313,186,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,186,274.98/18,789.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.84

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