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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.68, 25,190.14 and 12,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.68, 25,190.14 and 12,259.98 is: 16,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.68 : 25,190.14 = 12,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.68/25,190.14 = 12,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.68x = 25,190.14 × 12,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.68x = 308,830,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,830,612.60/18,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.73

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