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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.72, 25,264.56 and 12,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.72, 25,264.56 and 12,353.44 is: 17,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.72 : 25,264.56 = 12,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.72/25,264.56 = 12,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.72x = 25,264.56 × 12,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.72x = 312,104,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,104,226.09/18,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.89

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