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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.28, 25,382.34 and 12,736.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.28, 25,382.34 and 12,736.35 is: 17,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.28 : 25,382.34 = 12,736.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.28/25,382.34 = 12,736.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.28x = 25,382.34 × 12,736.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.28x = 323,278,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,278,366.06/18,384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.50

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