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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.17, 25,944.48 and 12,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.17, 25,944.48 and 12,088 is: 16,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.17 : 25,944.48 = 12,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.17/25,944.48 = 12,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.17x = 25,944.48 × 12,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.17x = 313,616,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,616,874.24/18,800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.60

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