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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.78, 25,264.38 and 12,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.78, 25,264.38 and 12,019.78 is: 16,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.78 : 25,264.38 = 12,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.78/25,264.38 = 12,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.78x = 25,264.38 × 12,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.78x = 303,672,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,672,289.44/18,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.06

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