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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.23, 18,063.51 and 8,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.23, 18,063.51 and 8,326.55 is: 12,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.23 : 18,063.51 = 8,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.23/18,063.51 = 8,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.23x = 18,063.51 × 8,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.23x = 150,406,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,406,631.52/12,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.19

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