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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238, 25,189.20 and 12,259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238, 25,189.20 and 12,259.29 is: 16,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238 : 25,189.20 = 12,259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238/25,189.20 = 12,259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238x = 25,189.20 × 12,259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238x = 308,801,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,801,707.67/18,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,931.77

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