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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.56, 25,263.36 and 12,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.56, 25,263.36 and 12,331.20 is: 17,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.56 : 25,263.36 = 12,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.56/25,263.36 = 12,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.56x = 25,263.36 × 12,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.56x = 311,527,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,527,544.83/18,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.70

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