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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.16, 25,242.60 and 12,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.16, 25,242.60 and 12,012.76 is: 16,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.16 : 25,242.60 = 12,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.16/25,242.60 = 12,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.16x = 25,242.60 × 12,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.16x = 303,233,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,233,295.58/18,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.29

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