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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.80, 25,200.51 and 12,599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.80, 25,200.51 and 12,599.48 is: 17,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.80 : 25,200.51 = 12,599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.80/25,200.51 = 12,599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.80x = 25,200.51 × 12,599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.80x = 317,513,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,513,321.73/18,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.33

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