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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.02, 25,404.62 and 12,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.02, 25,404.62 and 12,444.50 is: 17,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.02 : 25,404.62 = 12,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.02/25,404.62 = 12,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.02x = 25,404.62 × 12,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.02x = 316,147,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,147,793.59/18,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.93

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