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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.44, 25,399.08 and 12,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.44, 25,399.08 and 12,445.20 is: 17,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.44 : 25,399.08 = 12,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.44/25,399.08 = 12,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.44x = 25,399.08 × 12,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.44x = 316,096,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,096,630.42/18,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,168.50

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