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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.09, 25,044.81 and 12,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.09, 25,044.81 and 12,179.93 is: 16,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.09 : 25,044.81 = 12,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.09/25,044.81 = 12,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.09x = 25,044.81 × 12,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.09x = 305,044,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,044,032.66/18,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.68

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