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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,434.52, 25,419.54 and 12,455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,434.52, 25,419.54 and 12,455.79 is: 17,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,434.52 : 25,419.54 = 12,455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,434.52/25,419.54 = 12,455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,434.52x = 25,419.54 × 12,455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,434.52x = 316,620,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,620,452.14/18,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,175.41

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