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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,386.39, 25,378.56 and 12,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,386.39, 25,378.56 and 12,013.94 is: 16,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,386.39 : 25,378.56 = 12,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,386.39/25,378.56 = 12,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,386.39x = 25,378.56 × 12,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,386.39x = 304,896,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,896,370.23/18,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.73

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