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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.80, 25,451.64 and 12,076.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.80, 25,451.64 and 12,076.95 is: 16,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.80 : 25,451.64 = 12,076.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.80/25,451.64 = 12,076.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.80x = 25,451.64 × 12,076.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.80x = 307,378,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,378,183.70/18,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.15

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