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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.34, 25,437.30 and 12,467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.34, 25,437.30 and 12,467.09 is: 17,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.34 : 25,437.30 = 12,467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.34/25,437.30 = 12,467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.34x = 25,437.30 × 12,467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.34x = 317,129,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,129,108.46/18,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,209.71

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