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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.34, 25,416.93 and 12,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.34, 25,416.93 and 12,133.78 is: 16,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.34 : 25,416.93 = 12,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.34/25,416.93 = 12,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.34x = 25,416.93 × 12,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.34x = 308,403,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,403,436.90/18,432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.65

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