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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,321.72, 18,446.94 and 10,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,321.72, 18,446.94 and 10,932.30 is: 16,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,321.72 : 18,446.94 = 10,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,321.72/18,446.94 = 10,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,321.72x = 18,446.94 × 10,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,321.72x = 201,667,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,667,482.16/12,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.83

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