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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.93, 25,427.73 and 12,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.93, 25,427.73 and 12,466.62 is: 17,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.93 : 25,427.73 = 12,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.93/25,427.73 = 12,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.93x = 25,427.73 × 12,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.93x = 316,997,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,997,847.37/18,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.37

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