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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.74, 18,236.25 and 5,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.74, 18,236.25 and 5,041.26 is: 7,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.74 : 18,236.25 = 5,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.74/18,236.25 = 5,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.74x = 18,236.25 × 5,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.74x = 91,933,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,933,677.68/12,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.74

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