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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.72, 25,312.98 and 12,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.72, 25,312.98 and 12,349.02 is: 17,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.72 : 25,312.98 = 12,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.72/25,312.98 = 12,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.72x = 25,312.98 × 12,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.72x = 312,590,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,590,496.28/18,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.61

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