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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.44, 18,265.91 and 12,029.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.44, 18,265.91 and 12,029.31 is: 17,936.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.44 : 18,265.91 = 12,029.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.44/18,265.91 = 12,029.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.44x = 18,265.91 × 12,029.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.44x = 219,726,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,726,233.68/12,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,936.19

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