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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,836.40, 25,991.48 and 12,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,836.40, 25,991.48 and 12,131.12 is: 16,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,836.40 : 25,991.48 = 12,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,836.40/25,991.48 = 12,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,836.40x = 25,991.48 × 12,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,836.40x = 315,305,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,305,762.86/18,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.17

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