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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.08, 25,055.64 and 12,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.08, 25,055.64 and 12,196.44 is: 16,824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.08 : 25,055.64 = 12,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.08/25,055.64 = 12,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.08x = 25,055.64 × 12,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.08x = 305,589,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,589,609.92/18,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,824.77

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