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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.50, 25,167.68 and 12,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.50, 25,167.68 and 12,265.90 is: 16,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.50 : 25,167.68 = 12,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.50/25,167.68 = 12,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.50x = 25,167.68 × 12,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.50x = 308,704,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,704,246.11/18,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.40

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