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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,820.98, 25,948.65 and 12,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,820.98, 25,948.65 and 12,094.74 is: 16,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,820.98 : 25,948.65 = 12,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,820.98/25,948.65 = 12,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,820.98x = 25,948.65 × 12,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,820.98x = 313,842,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,842,175.10/18,820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.12

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