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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.52, 25,115.48 and 12,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.52, 25,115.48 and 12,243.16 is: 16,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.52 : 25,115.48 = 12,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.52/25,115.48 = 12,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.52x = 25,115.48 × 12,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.52x = 307,492,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,492,840.12/18,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.30

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