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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.38, 25,350.58 and 12,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.38, 25,350.58 and 12,404.11 is: 17,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.38 : 25,350.58 = 12,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.38/25,350.58 = 12,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.38x = 25,350.58 × 12,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.38x = 314,451,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,451,382.88/18,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,122.90

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