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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.54, 25,227.51 and 12,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.54, 25,227.51 and 12,992.42 is: 17,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.54 : 25,227.51 = 12,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.54/25,227.51 = 12,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.54x = 25,227.51 × 12,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.54x = 327,766,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,766,405.47/18,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.18

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