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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.92, 25,209.52 and 12,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.92, 25,209.52 and 12,603.87 is: 17,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.92 : 25,209.52 = 12,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.92/25,209.52 = 12,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.92x = 25,209.52 × 12,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.92x = 317,737,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,737,481.33/18,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.34

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