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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.28, 25,251.26 and 12,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.28, 25,251.26 and 12,010.26 is: 16,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.28 : 25,251.26 = 12,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.28/25,251.26 = 12,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.28x = 25,251.26 × 12,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.28x = 303,274,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,274,197.93/18,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.92

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