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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.52, 25,114.10 and 12,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.52, 25,114.10 and 12,242.16 is: 16,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.52 : 25,114.10 = 12,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.52/25,114.10 = 12,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.52x = 25,114.10 × 12,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.52x = 307,450,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,450,830.46/18,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,898.92

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