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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.52, 25,076.36 and 12,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.52, 25,076.36 and 12,565.80 is: 17,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.52 : 25,076.36 = 12,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.52/25,076.36 = 12,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.52x = 25,076.36 × 12,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.52x = 315,104,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,104,524.49/18,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.25

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