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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.08, 25,946.10 and 12,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.08, 25,946.10 and 12,093 is: 16,690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.08 : 25,946.10 = 12,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.08/25,946.10 = 12,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.08x = 25,946.10 × 12,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.08x = 313,766,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,766,187.30/18,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.51

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