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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,387.63, 25,367.31 and 12,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,387.63, 25,367.31 and 12,012.03 is: 16,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,387.63 : 25,367.31 = 12,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,387.63/25,367.31 = 12,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,387.63x = 25,367.31 × 12,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,387.63x = 304,712,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,712,888.74/18,387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,571.62

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