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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.80, 25,409.55 and 12,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.80, 25,409.55 and 12,441.96 is: 17,175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.80 : 25,409.55 = 12,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.80/25,409.55 = 12,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.80x = 25,409.55 × 12,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.80x = 316,144,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,144,604.72/18,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.42

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