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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.54, 25,262.59 and 12,355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.54, 25,262.59 and 12,355.83 is: 17,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.54 : 25,262.59 = 12,355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.54/25,262.59 = 12,355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.54x = 25,262.59 × 12,355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.54x = 312,140,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,140,267.40/18,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.71

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