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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.84, 25,986.42 and 12,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.84, 25,986.42 and 12,467.52 is: 17,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.84 : 25,986.42 = 12,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.84/25,986.42 = 12,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.84x = 25,986.42 × 12,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.84x = 323,986,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,986,211.08/18,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.22

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