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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.76, 18,473.58 and 7,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.76, 18,473.58 and 7,941.96 is: 11,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.76 : 18,473.58 = 7,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.76/18,473.58 = 7,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.76x = 18,473.58 × 7,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.76x = 146,716,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,716,433.42/12,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.27

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