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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.36, 25,823.46 and 12,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.36, 25,823.46 and 12,436.12 is: 17,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.36 : 25,823.46 = 12,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.36/25,823.46 = 12,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.36x = 25,823.46 × 12,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.36x = 321,143,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,143,647.38/18,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.11

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