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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.51, 25,124.64 and 12,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.51, 25,124.64 and 12,145.30 is: 16,761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.51 : 25,124.64 = 12,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.51/25,124.64 = 12,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.51x = 25,124.64 × 12,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.51x = 305,146,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,146,290.19/18,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.21

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