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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.92, 25,941.72 and 12,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.92, 25,941.72 and 12,101.24 is: 16,692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.92 : 25,941.72 = 12,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.92/25,941.72 = 12,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.92x = 25,941.72 × 12,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.92x = 313,926,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,926,979.73/18,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.10

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