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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.80, 25,074.84 and 12,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.80, 25,074.84 and 12,212.96 is: 16,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.80 : 25,074.84 = 12,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.80/25,074.84 = 12,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.80x = 25,074.84 × 12,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.80x = 306,238,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,238,017.93/18,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.16

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