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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.38, 25,364.23 and 12,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.38, 25,364.23 and 12,009.76 is: 16,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.38 : 25,364.23 = 12,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.38/25,364.23 = 12,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.38x = 25,364.23 × 12,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.38x = 304,618,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,618,221.45/18,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.50

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