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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.30, 25,264.61 and 12,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.30, 25,264.61 and 12,335.59 is: 17,016.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.30 : 25,264.61 = 12,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.30/25,264.61 = 12,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.30x = 25,264.61 × 12,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.30x = 311,653,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,653,886.63/18,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.97

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