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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.25, 25,119.81 and 12,845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.25, 25,119.81 and 12,845.73 is: 17,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.25 : 25,119.81 = 12,845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.25/25,119.81 = 12,845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.25x = 25,119.81 × 12,845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.25x = 322,682,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,682,296.91/18,212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.87

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