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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.69, 25,035.28 and 12,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.69, 25,035.28 and 12,080.54 is: 16,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.69 : 25,035.28 = 12,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.69/25,035.28 = 12,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.69x = 25,035.28 × 12,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.69x = 302,439,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,439,733.84/18,140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.90

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