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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.87, 25,348.09 and 12,707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.87, 25,348.09 and 12,707.77 is: 17,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.87 : 25,348.09 = 12,707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.87/25,348.09 = 12,707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.87x = 25,348.09 × 12,707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.87x = 322,117,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,117,697.66/18,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.71

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