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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.96, 25,134.74 and 12,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.96, 25,134.74 and 12,243.09 is: 16,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.96 : 25,134.74 = 12,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.96/25,134.74 = 12,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.96x = 25,134.74 × 12,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.96x = 307,726,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,726,822.73/18,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.68

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