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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.16, 25,281.86 and 12,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.16, 25,281.86 and 12,326.45 is: 17,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.16 : 25,281.86 = 12,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.16/25,281.86 = 12,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.16x = 25,281.86 × 12,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.16x = 311,635,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,635,395.16/18,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.46

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