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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.33, 25,056.48 and 12,097.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.33, 25,056.48 and 12,097.95 is: 16,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.33 : 25,056.48 = 12,097.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.33/25,056.48 = 12,097.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.33x = 25,056.48 × 12,097.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.33x = 303,132,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,132,042.22/18,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.11

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