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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.96, 18,473.82 and 3,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.96, 18,473.82 and 3,432.88 is: 5,148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.96 : 18,473.82 = 3,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.96/18,473.82 = 3,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.96x = 18,473.82 × 3,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.96x = 63,418,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418,407.20/12,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.87

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