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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.03, 25,352.34 and 12,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.03, 25,352.34 and 12,008.35 is: 16,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.03 : 25,352.34 = 12,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.03/25,352.34 = 12,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.03x = 25,352.34 × 12,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.03x = 304,439,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,439,742.02/18,378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.42

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