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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.78, 25,436.07 and 12,153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.78, 25,436.07 and 12,153.66 is: 16,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.78 : 25,436.07 = 12,153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.78/25,436.07 = 12,153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.78x = 25,436.07 × 12,153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.78x = 309,141,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,141,346.52/18,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.28

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