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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.93, 25,206.14 and 12,904.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.93, 25,206.14 and 12,904.17 is: 17,799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.93 : 25,206.14 = 12,904.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.93/25,206.14 = 12,904.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.93x = 25,206.14 × 12,904.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.93x = 325,264,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,264,251.08/18,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,799.36

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