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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.54, 25,348.04 and 12,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.54, 25,348.04 and 12,402.28 is: 17,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.54 : 25,348.04 = 12,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.54/25,348.04 = 12,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.54x = 25,348.04 × 12,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.54x = 314,373,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,373,457.17/18,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,120.37

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