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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.34, 25,440.06 and 12,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.34, 25,440.06 and 12,469.09 is: 17,212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.34 : 25,440.06 = 12,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.34/25,440.06 = 12,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.34x = 25,440.06 × 12,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.34x = 317,214,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,214,397.75/18,429.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.47

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