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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.63, 25,271.33 and 12,655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.63, 25,271.33 and 12,655.35 is: 17,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.63 : 25,271.33 = 12,655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.63/25,271.33 = 12,655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.63x = 25,271.33 × 12,655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.63x = 319,817,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,817,462.84/18,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,461.45

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