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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402.62, 25,370.09 and 12,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402.62, 25,370.09 and 12,424.82 is: 17,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402.62 : 25,370.09 = 12,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402.62/25,370.09 = 12,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402.62x = 25,370.09 × 12,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402.62x = 315,218,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,218,612.66/18,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,129.01

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