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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.68, 25,264.98 and 12,025.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.68, 25,264.98 and 12,025.56 is: 16,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.68 : 25,264.98 = 12,025.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.68/25,264.98 = 12,025.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.68x = 25,264.98 × 12,025.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.68x = 303,825,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,825,532.89/18,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.24

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