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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.76, 25,473.24 and 12,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.76, 25,473.24 and 12,494.34 is: 17,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.76 : 25,473.24 = 12,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.76/25,473.24 = 12,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.76x = 25,473.24 × 12,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.76x = 318,271,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,271,321.46/18,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.69

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