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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.90, 25,330.61 and 12,078.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.90, 25,330.61 and 12,078.50 is: 16,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.90 : 25,330.61 = 12,078.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.90/25,330.61 = 12,078.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.90x = 25,330.61 × 12,078.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.90x = 305,955,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,955,712.49/18,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.24

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