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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.03, 18,473.18 and 10,738.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.03, 18,473.18 and 10,738.33 is: 16,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.03 : 18,473.18 = 10,738.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.03/18,473.18 = 10,738.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.03x = 18,473.18 × 10,738.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.03x = 198,371,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,371,167.43/12,326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.67

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