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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.96, 25,443.42 and 12,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.96, 25,443.42 and 12,162.28 is: 16,797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.96 : 25,443.42 = 12,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.96/25,443.42 = 12,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.96x = 25,443.42 × 12,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.96x = 309,449,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,449,998.20/18,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.89

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