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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.02, 25,212.40 and 12,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.02, 25,212.40 and 12,605.96 is: 17,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.02 : 25,212.40 = 12,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.02/25,212.40 = 12,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.02x = 25,212.40 × 12,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.02x = 317,826,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,826,505.90/18,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.21

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