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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.43, 25,205.45 and 12,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.43, 25,205.45 and 12,903.67 is: 17,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.43 : 25,205.45 = 12,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.43/25,205.45 = 12,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.43x = 25,205.45 × 12,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.43x = 325,242,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,242,775.99/18,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,798.67

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