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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,435.67, 25,451.72 and 12,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,435.67, 25,451.72 and 12,166.27 is: 16,796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,435.67 : 25,451.72 = 12,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,435.67/25,451.72 = 12,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,435.67x = 25,451.72 × 12,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,435.67x = 309,652,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,652,418.65/18,435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.38

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