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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.30, 18,689.94 and 12,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.30, 18,689.94 and 12,452.40 is: 18,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.30 : 18,689.94 = 12,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.30/18,689.94 = 12,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.30x = 18,689.94 × 12,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.30x = 232,734,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,734,608.86/12,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.16

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