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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.19, 25,351.17 and 12,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.19, 25,351.17 and 12,007.51 is: 16,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.19 : 25,351.17 = 12,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.19/25,351.17 = 12,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.19x = 25,351.17 × 12,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.19x = 304,404,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,404,472.31/18,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.26

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