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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.32, 25,052.33 and 12,094.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.32, 25,052.33 and 12,094.94 is: 16,697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.32 : 25,052.33 = 12,094.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.32/25,052.33 = 12,094.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.32x = 25,052.33 × 12,094.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.32x = 303,006,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,006,521.08/18,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.96

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