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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.98, 25,091.50 and 12,528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.98, 25,091.50 and 12,528.53 is: 17,280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.98 : 25,091.50 = 12,528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.98/25,091.50 = 12,528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.98x = 25,091.50 × 12,528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.98x = 314,359,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,359,610.50/18,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.12

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