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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.07, 25,811.53 and 12,327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.07, 25,811.53 and 12,327.57 is: 17,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.07 : 25,811.53 = 12,327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.07/25,811.53 = 12,327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.07x = 25,811.53 × 12,327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.07x = 318,193,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,193,412.06/18,702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.81

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