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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.36, 25,449.60 and 12,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.36, 25,449.60 and 12,861.60 is: 17,743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.36 : 25,449.60 = 12,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.36/25,449.60 = 12,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.36x = 25,449.60 × 12,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.36x = 327,322,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,322,575.36/18,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,743.60

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