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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,395.70, 25,391.44 and 12,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,395.70, 25,391.44 and 12,023.22 is: 16,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,395.70 : 25,391.44 = 12,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,395.70/25,391.44 = 12,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,395.70x = 25,391.44 × 12,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,395.70x = 305,286,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,286,869.24/18,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.56

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