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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.49, 25,830.33 and 12,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.49, 25,830.33 and 12,342.23 is: 17,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.49 : 25,830.33 = 12,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.49/25,830.33 = 12,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.49x = 25,830.33 × 12,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.49x = 318,803,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,803,840.12/18,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.14

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