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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,728.34, 25,838.91 and 12,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,728.34, 25,838.91 and 12,358.10 is: 17,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,728.34 : 25,838.91 = 12,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,728.34/25,838.91 = 12,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,728.34x = 25,838.91 × 12,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,728.34x = 319,319,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,319,704.48/18,728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.08

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