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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.70, 25,924.59 and 12,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.70, 25,924.59 and 12,410.52 is: 17,129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.70 : 25,924.59 = 12,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.70/25,924.59 = 12,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.70x = 25,924.59 × 12,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.70x = 321,737,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,737,642.69/18,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,129.47

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