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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.65, 25,358.13 and 12,416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.65, 25,358.13 and 12,416.31 is: 17,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.65 : 25,358.13 = 12,416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.65/25,358.13 = 12,416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.65x = 25,358.13 × 12,416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.65x = 314,854,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,854,403.10/18,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,133.39

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