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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425, 18,626.16 and 11,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425, 18,626.16 and 11,342.84 is: 17,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425 : 18,626.16 = 11,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425/18,626.16 = 11,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425x = 18,626.16 × 11,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425x = 211,273,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,273,552.69/12,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.91

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