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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,809.64, 25,947.90 and 12,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,809.64, 25,947.90 and 12,006.90 is: 16,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,809.64 : 25,947.90 = 12,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,809.64/25,947.90 = 12,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,809.64x = 25,947.90 × 12,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,809.64x = 311,553,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,553,840.51/18,809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.52

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