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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.10, 25,411.69 and 12,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.10, 25,411.69 and 12,049.32 is: 16,623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.10 : 25,411.69 = 12,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.10/25,411.69 = 12,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.10x = 25,411.69 × 12,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.10x = 306,193,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,193,584.55/18,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.70

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