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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.27, 25,332.19 and 12,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.27, 25,332.19 and 12,988.32 is: 17,924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.27 : 25,332.19 = 12,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.27/25,332.19 = 12,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.27x = 25,332.19 × 12,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.27x = 329,022,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,022,525.08/18,356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.26

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