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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.91, 25,356.45 and 12,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.91, 25,356.45 and 12,011.02 is: 16,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.91 : 25,356.45 = 12,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.91/25,356.45 = 12,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.91x = 25,356.45 × 12,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.91x = 304,556,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,556,828.08/18,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.59

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