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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.96, 25,276.32 and 12,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.96, 25,276.32 and 12,041.28 is: 16,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.96 : 25,276.32 = 12,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.96/25,276.32 = 12,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.96x = 25,276.32 × 12,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.96x = 304,359,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,359,246.49/18,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.78

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