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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.52, 25,166.48 and 12,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.52, 25,166.48 and 12,600 is: 17,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.52 : 25,166.48 = 12,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.52/25,166.48 = 12,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.52x = 25,166.48 × 12,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.52x = 317,097,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,097,648/18,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.35

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