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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.71, 25,424.17 and 12,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.71, 25,424.17 and 12,139.02 is: 16,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.71 : 25,424.17 = 12,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.71/25,424.17 = 12,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.71x = 25,424.17 × 12,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.71x = 308,624,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,624,477.77/18,415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.76

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