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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.51, 25,123.26 and 12,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.51, 25,123.26 and 12,144.30 is: 16,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.51 : 25,123.26 = 12,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.51/25,123.26 = 12,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.51x = 25,123.26 × 12,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.51x = 305,104,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,104,406.42/18,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.83

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