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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,355.30, 25,316.22 and 12,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,355.30, 25,316.22 and 12,377.50 is: 17,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,355.30 : 25,316.22 = 12,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,355.30/25,316.22 = 12,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,355.30x = 25,316.22 × 12,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,355.30x = 313,351,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,351,513.05/18,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,071.45

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