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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.30, 25,307.94 and 12,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.30, 25,307.94 and 12,371.50 is: 17,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.30 : 25,307.94 = 12,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.30/25,307.94 = 12,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.30x = 25,307.94 × 12,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.30x = 313,097,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,097,179.71/18,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.17

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