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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,408.48, 25,404.48 and 12,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,408.48, 25,404.48 and 12,127.20 is: 16,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,408.48 : 25,404.48 = 12,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,408.48/25,404.48 = 12,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,408.48x = 25,404.48 × 12,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,408.48x = 308,085,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,085,209.86/18,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.05

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