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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.22, 25,388.90 and 12,431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.22, 25,388.90 and 12,431.97 is: 17,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.22 : 25,388.90 = 12,431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.22/25,388.90 = 12,431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.22x = 25,388.90 × 12,431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.22x = 315,633,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,633,885.76/18,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,161.27

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