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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.32, 25,993.41 and 12,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.32, 25,993.41 and 12,034.56 is: 16,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.32 : 25,993.41 = 12,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.32/25,993.41 = 12,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.32x = 25,993.41 × 12,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.32x = 312,819,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,819,252.25/18,834.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.01

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