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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.24, 25,017.12 and 12,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.24, 25,017.12 and 12,463.68 is: 17,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.24 : 25,017.12 = 12,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.24/25,017.12 = 12,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.24x = 25,017.12 × 12,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.24x = 311,805,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,805,378.20/18,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,213.27

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