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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.73, 25,316.96 and 12,048.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.73, 25,316.96 and 12,048.75 is: 16,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.73 : 25,316.96 = 12,048.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.73/25,316.96 = 12,048.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.73x = 25,316.96 × 12,048.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.73x = 305,037,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,037,661.56/18,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.97

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