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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.36, 25,823.75 and 12,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.36, 25,823.75 and 12,347.11 is: 17,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.36 : 25,823.75 = 12,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.36/25,823.75 = 12,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.36x = 25,823.75 × 12,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.36x = 318,848,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,848,681.86/18,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,034.92

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