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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.16, 25,354.08 and 12,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.16, 25,354.08 and 12,087.20 is: 16,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.16 : 25,354.08 = 12,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.16/25,354.08 = 12,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.16x = 25,354.08 × 12,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.16x = 306,459,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,459,835.78/18,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.93

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