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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,485.92, 25,517.52 and 12,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,485.92, 25,517.52 and 12,548.32 is: 17,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,485.92 : 25,517.52 = 12,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,485.92/25,517.52 = 12,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,485.92x = 25,517.52 × 12,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,485.92x = 320,202,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,202,006.57/18,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.40

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