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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,431, 25,426.02 and 12,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,431, 25,426.02 and 12,464.76 is: 17,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,431 : 25,426.02 = 12,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,431/25,426.02 = 12,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,431x = 25,426.02 × 12,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,431x = 316,929,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,929,237.06/18,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.44

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