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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.52, 25,076.52 and 12,227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.52, 25,076.52 and 12,227.49 is: 16,880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.52 : 25,076.52 = 12,227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.52/25,076.52 = 12,227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.52x = 25,076.52 × 12,227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.52x = 306,622,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,622,897.53/18,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.32

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