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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.38, 25,713.92 and 12,318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.38, 25,713.92 and 12,318.82 is: 17,014.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.38 : 25,713.92 = 12,318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.38/25,713.92 = 12,318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.38x = 25,713.92 × 12,318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.38x = 316,765,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,765,151.97/18,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.49

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