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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.16, 25,286.02 and 12,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.16, 25,286.02 and 12,329.44 is: 17,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.16 : 25,286.02 = 12,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.16/25,286.02 = 12,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.16x = 25,286.02 × 12,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.16x = 311,762,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,762,466.43/18,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,028.61

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