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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.26, 25,050.26 and 12,803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.26, 25,050.26 and 12,803.52 is: 17,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.26 : 25,050.26 = 12,803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.26/25,050.26 = 12,803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.26x = 25,050.26 × 12,803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.26x = 320,731,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,731,489.95/18,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.25

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