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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.30, 25,216.38 and 12,610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.30, 25,216.38 and 12,610.98 is: 17,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.30 : 25,216.38 = 12,610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.30/25,216.38 = 12,610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.30x = 25,216.38 × 12,610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.30x = 318,003,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,003,263.85/18,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.20

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