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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,851.52, 25,997.60 and 12,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,851.52, 25,997.60 and 12,125.28 is: 16,721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,851.52 : 25,997.60 = 12,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,851.52/25,997.60 = 12,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,851.52x = 25,997.60 × 12,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,851.52x = 315,228,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,228,179.33/18,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.63

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