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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.36, 25,822.08 and 12,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.36, 25,822.08 and 12,435.12 is: 17,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.36 : 25,822.08 = 12,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.36/25,822.08 = 12,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.36x = 25,822.08 × 12,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.36x = 321,100,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,100,663.45/18,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.73

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