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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.01, 25,101.86 and 12,128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.01, 25,101.86 and 12,128.79 is: 16,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.01 : 25,101.86 = 12,128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.01/25,101.86 = 12,128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.01x = 25,101.86 × 12,128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.01x = 304,455,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,455,188.55/18,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.41

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