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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.52, 25,354.17 and 12,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.52, 25,354.17 and 12,247.60 is: 16,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.52 : 25,354.17 = 12,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.52/25,354.17 = 12,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.52x = 25,354.17 × 12,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.52x = 310,527,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,527,732.49/18,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.23

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