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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.27, 25,260.82 and 12,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.27, 25,260.82 and 12,354.55 is: 17,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.27 : 25,260.82 = 12,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.27/25,260.82 = 12,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.27x = 25,260.82 × 12,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.27x = 312,086,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086,063.73/18,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.94

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