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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.44, 25,277.40 and 12,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.44, 25,277.40 and 12,649.20 is: 17,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.44 : 25,277.40 = 12,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.44/25,277.40 = 12,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.44x = 25,277.40 × 12,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.44x = 319,738,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,738,888.08/18,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.25

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