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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.38, 25,723.58 and 12,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.38, 25,723.58 and 12,325.82 is: 17,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.38 : 25,723.58 = 12,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.38/25,723.58 = 12,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.38x = 25,723.58 × 12,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.38x = 317,064,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,064,026.59/18,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.14

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