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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,389.99, 25,374.31 and 12,025.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,389.99, 25,374.31 and 12,025.91 is: 16,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389.99 : 25,374.31 = 12,025.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389.99/25,374.31 = 12,025.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389.99x = 25,374.31 × 12,025.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389.99x = 305,149,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,149,168.37/18,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.22

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