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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.52, 25,237.20 and 12,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.52, 25,237.20 and 12,245.02 is: 16,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.52 : 25,237.20 = 12,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.52/25,237.20 = 12,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.52x = 25,237.20 × 12,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.52x = 309,029,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,029,936.99/18,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.94

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