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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.38, 25,349.20 and 12,403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.38, 25,349.20 and 12,403.11 is: 17,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.38 : 25,349.20 = 12,403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.38/25,349.20 = 12,403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.38x = 25,349.20 × 12,403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.38x = 314,408,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,408,980.06/18,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,121.52

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