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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.28, 25,533.84 and 12,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.28, 25,533.84 and 12,537.12 is: 17,306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.28 : 25,533.84 = 12,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.28/25,533.84 = 12,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.28x = 25,533.84 × 12,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.28x = 320,120,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,120,816.14/18,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.37

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