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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.98, 25,054.08 and 12,482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.98, 25,054.08 and 12,482.98 is: 17,228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.98 : 25,054.08 = 12,482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.98/25,054.08 = 12,482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.98x = 25,054.08 × 12,482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.98x = 312,749,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,749,579.56/18,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.55

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