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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.93, 18,326.97 and 6,673.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.93, 18,326.97 and 6,673.95 is: 10,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.93 : 18,326.97 = 6,673.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.93/18,326.97 = 6,673.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.93x = 18,326.97 × 6,673.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.93x = 122,313,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,313,281.43/12,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.96

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