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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.83, 25,408.92 and 12,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.83, 25,408.92 and 12,448.11 is: 17,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.83 : 25,408.92 = 12,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.83/25,408.92 = 12,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.83x = 25,408.92 × 12,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.83x = 316,293,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,293,173.11/18,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.82

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