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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.28, 25,816.92 and 12,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.28, 25,816.92 and 12,425.90 is: 17,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.28 : 25,816.92 = 12,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.28/25,816.92 = 12,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.28x = 25,816.92 × 12,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.28x = 320,798,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,798,466.23/18,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,143.74

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