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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.28, 25,263.72 and 12,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.28, 25,263.72 and 12,022.68 is: 16,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.28 : 25,263.72 = 12,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.28/25,263.72 = 12,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.28x = 25,263.72 × 12,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.28x = 303,737,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,737,621.17/18,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.34

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