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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.89, 25,107.21 and 12,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.89, 25,107.21 and 12,132.68 is: 16,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.89 : 25,107.21 = 12,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.89/25,107.21 = 12,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.89x = 25,107.21 × 12,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.89x = 304,617,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,617,619.09/18,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,743.78

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