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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.59, 18,474.72 and 8,358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.59, 18,474.72 and 8,358.03 is: 12,536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.59 : 18,474.72 = 8,358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.59/18,474.72 = 8,358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.59x = 18,474.72 × 8,358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.59x = 154,412,264.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,412,264.00/12,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.93

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