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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.90, 25,133 and 12,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.90, 25,133 and 12,250.82 is: 16,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.90 : 25,133 = 12,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.90/25,133 = 12,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.90x = 25,133 × 12,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.90x = 307,899,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,899,859.06/18,218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.02

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