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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.68, 25,267.74 and 12,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.68, 25,267.74 and 12,027.56 is: 16,601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.68 : 25,267.74 = 12,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.68/25,267.74 = 12,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.68x = 25,267.74 × 12,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.68x = 303,909,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,909,258.91/18,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.00

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