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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.40, 25,923.09 and 12,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.40, 25,923.09 and 12,087.74 is: 16,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.40 : 25,923.09 = 12,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.40/25,923.09 = 12,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.40x = 25,923.09 × 12,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.40x = 313,351,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,351,571.92/18,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.49

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