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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.97, 25,070.07 and 12,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.97, 25,070.07 and 12,105.69 is: 16,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.97 : 25,070.07 = 12,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.97/25,070.07 = 12,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.97x = 25,070.07 × 12,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.97x = 303,490,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,490,447.08/18,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.54

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