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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.15, 25,277.72 and 12,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.15, 25,277.72 and 12,323.44 is: 17,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.15 : 25,277.72 = 12,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.15/25,277.72 = 12,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.15x = 25,277.72 × 12,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.15x = 311,508,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,508,505.06/18,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.32

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