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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.42, 25,328.57 and 12,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.42, 25,328.57 and 12,388.16 is: 17,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.42 : 25,328.57 = 12,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.42/25,328.57 = 12,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.42x = 25,328.57 × 12,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.42x = 313,774,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,774,189.15/18,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.88

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