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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.54, 25,224.75 and 12,990.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.54, 25,224.75 and 12,990.42 is: 17,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.54 : 25,224.75 = 12,990.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.54/25,224.75 = 12,990.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.54x = 25,224.75 × 12,990.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.54x = 327,680,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,680,096.90/18,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,908.42

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