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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.04, 25,208.82 and 12,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.04, 25,208.82 and 12,613.52 is: 17,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.04 : 25,208.82 = 12,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.04/25,208.82 = 12,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.04x = 25,208.82 × 12,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.04x = 317,972,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,972,018.27/18,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.35

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