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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.29, 25,327.01 and 12,387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.29, 25,327.01 and 12,387.03 is: 17,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.29 : 25,327.01 = 12,387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.29/25,327.01 = 12,387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.29x = 25,327.01 × 12,387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.29x = 313,726,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,726,417.20/18,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.34

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