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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.76, 25,323.96 and 12,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.76, 25,323.96 and 12,391.96 is: 17,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.76 : 25,323.96 = 12,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.76/25,323.96 = 12,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.76x = 25,323.96 × 12,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.76x = 313,813,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,813,499.36/18,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,114.83

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