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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,420.50, 25,440.93 and 12,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,420.50, 25,440.93 and 12,441.75 is: 17,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,420.50 : 25,440.93 = 12,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,420.50/25,440.93 = 12,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,420.50x = 25,440.93 × 12,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,420.50x = 316,529,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,529,690.83/18,420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.56

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