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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.59, 25,941.98 and 12,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.59, 25,941.98 and 12,092.92 is: 16,683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.59 : 25,941.98 = 12,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.59/25,941.98 = 12,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.59x = 25,941.98 × 12,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.59x = 313,714,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,714,254.16/18,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.74

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