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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.26, 25,429.82 and 12,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.26, 25,429.82 and 12,462.75 is: 17,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.26 : 25,429.82 = 12,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.26/25,429.82 = 12,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.26x = 25,429.82 × 12,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.26x = 316,925,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,925,426.89/18,433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.13

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