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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.50, 25,169.06 and 12,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.50, 25,169.06 and 12,266.90 is: 16,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.50 : 25,169.06 = 12,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.50/25,169.06 = 12,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.50x = 25,169.06 × 12,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.50x = 308,746,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,746,342.11/18,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.78

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