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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.42, 25,827.48 and 12,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.42, 25,827.48 and 12,340.17 is: 17,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.42 : 25,827.48 = 12,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.42/25,827.48 = 12,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.42x = 25,827.48 × 12,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.42x = 318,715,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,715,437.78/18,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,032.29

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