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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.41, 25,020.14 and 12,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.41, 25,020.14 and 12,081.16 is: 16,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.41 : 25,020.14 = 12,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.41/25,020.14 = 12,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.41x = 25,020.14 × 12,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.41x = 302,272,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,272,314.56/18,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.48

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