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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.60, 18,767.40 and 12,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.60, 18,767.40 and 12,425.20 is: 18,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.60 : 18,767.40 = 12,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.60/18,767.40 = 12,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.60x = 18,767.40 × 12,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.60x = 233,188,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,188,698.48/12,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.80

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