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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.27, 25,260.83 and 12,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.27, 25,260.83 and 12,354.56 is: 17,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.27 : 25,260.83 = 12,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.27/25,260.83 = 12,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.27x = 25,260.83 × 12,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.27x = 312,086,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086,251.81/18,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.95

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