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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,420.11, 25,428.83 and 12,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,420.11, 25,428.83 and 12,759.17 is: 17,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,420.11 : 25,428.83 = 12,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,420.11/25,428.83 = 12,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,420.11x = 25,428.83 × 12,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,420.11x = 324,450,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,450,764.87/18,420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.94

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