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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.70, 25,311.13 and 12,381.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.70, 25,311.13 and 12,381.29 is: 17,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.70 : 25,311.13 = 12,381.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.70/25,311.13 = 12,381.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.70x = 25,311.13 × 12,381.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.70x = 313,384,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,384,378.17/18,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,080.31

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