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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.94, 18,647.55 and 8,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.94, 18,647.55 and 8,032.50 is: 12,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.94 : 18,647.55 = 8,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.94/18,647.55 = 8,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.94x = 18,647.55 × 8,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.94x = 149,786,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,786,445.38/12,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.34

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