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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.08, 25,057.02 and 12,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.08, 25,057.02 and 12,197.44 is: 16,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.08 : 25,057.02 = 12,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.08/25,057.02 = 12,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.08x = 25,057.02 × 12,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.08x = 305,631,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,631,498.03/18,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.15

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