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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.26, 25,117.41 and 12,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.26, 25,117.41 and 12,140.02 is: 16,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.26 : 25,117.41 = 12,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.26/25,117.41 = 12,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.26x = 25,117.41 × 12,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.26x = 304,925,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,925,859.75/18,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.93

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