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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.04, 18,435.65 and 10,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.04, 18,435.65 and 10,949.32 is: 16,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.04 : 18,435.65 = 10,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.04/18,435.65 = 10,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.04x = 18,435.65 × 10,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.04x = 201,857,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,857,831.26/12,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.21

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