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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.82, 25,992.72 and 12,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.82, 25,992.72 and 12,034.06 is: 16,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.82 : 25,992.72 = 12,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.82/25,992.72 = 12,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.82x = 25,992.72 × 12,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.82x = 312,797,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,797,952.04/18,833.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.31

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