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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.68, 25,307.28 and 12,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.68, 25,307.28 and 12,344.88 is: 17,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.68 : 25,307.28 = 12,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.68/25,307.28 = 12,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.68x = 25,307.28 × 12,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.68x = 312,415,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,415,334.73/18,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.81

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