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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,613.04, 25,692.75 and 12,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,613.04, 25,692.75 and 12,327.44 is: 17,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,613.04 : 25,692.75 = 12,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,613.04/25,692.75 = 12,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,613.04x = 25,692.75 × 12,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,613.04x = 316,725,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,725,705.60/18,613.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.34

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