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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.36, 25,023.08 and 12,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.36, 25,023.08 and 12,175.43 is: 16,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.36 : 25,023.08 = 12,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.36/25,023.08 = 12,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.36x = 25,023.08 × 12,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.36x = 304,666,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,666,698.05/18,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.30

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