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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.91, 25,991.46 and 12,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.91, 25,991.46 and 12,033.15 is: 16,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.91 : 25,991.46 = 12,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.91/25,991.46 = 12,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.91x = 25,991.46 × 12,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.91x = 312,759,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,759,136.90/18,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.06

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