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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.26, 25,334.95 and 12,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.26, 25,334.95 and 12,990.32 is: 17,927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.26 : 25,334.95 = 12,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.26/25,334.95 = 12,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.26x = 25,334.95 × 12,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.26x = 329,109,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,109,107.68/18,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,927.03

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