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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.03, 25,326.54 and 12,611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.03, 25,326.54 and 12,611.03 is: 17,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.03 : 25,326.54 = 12,611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.03/25,326.54 = 12,611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.03x = 25,326.54 × 12,611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.03x = 319,393,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,393,629.10/18,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.32

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