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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.49, 25,960.61 and 12,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.49, 25,960.61 and 12,100.76 is: 16,706.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.49 : 25,960.61 = 12,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.49/25,960.61 = 12,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.49x = 25,960.61 × 12,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.49x = 314,143,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,143,111.06/18,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.64

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