Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.40, 25,329.92 and 12,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,347.40, 25,329.92 and 12,078 is: 16,674.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,347.40 : 25,329.92 = 12,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,347.40/25,329.92 = 12,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,347.40x = 25,329.92 × 12,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,347.40x = 305,934,713.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,934,713.37/18,347.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,674.55
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