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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,799.17, 25,943.10 and 12,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,799.17, 25,943.10 and 12,087 is: 16,680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,799.17 : 25,943.10 = 12,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,799.17/25,943.10 = 12,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,799.17x = 25,943.10 × 12,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,799.17x = 313,574,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,574,249.70/18,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.22

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