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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.44, 25,252.62 and 12,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.44, 25,252.62 and 12,338.03 is: 17,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.44 : 25,252.62 = 12,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.44/25,252.62 = 12,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.44x = 25,252.62 × 12,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.44x = 311,567,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,567,456.88/18,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.41

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