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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.22, 25,407.72 and 12,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.22, 25,407.72 and 12,046.45 is: 16,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.22 : 25,407.72 = 12,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.22/25,407.72 = 12,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.22x = 25,407.72 × 12,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.22x = 306,072,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,072,716.61/18,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.73

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