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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.32, 25,079.76 and 12,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.32, 25,079.76 and 12,211.92 is: 16,842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.32 : 25,079.76 = 12,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.32/25,079.76 = 12,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.32x = 25,079.76 × 12,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.32x = 306,272,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,272,022.74/18,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.64

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