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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.72, 25,134.40 and 12,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.72, 25,134.40 and 12,242.84 is: 16,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.72 : 25,134.40 = 12,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.72/25,134.40 = 12,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.72x = 25,134.40 × 12,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.72x = 307,716,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,716,437.70/18,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.33

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