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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.17, 25,451.21 and 12,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.17, 25,451.21 and 12,075.89 is: 16,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.17 : 25,451.21 = 12,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.17/25,451.21 = 12,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.17x = 25,451.21 × 12,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.17x = 307,345,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,345,915.26/18,449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.07

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