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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.04, 18,474.67 and 10,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.04, 18,474.67 and 10,739.34 is: 16,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.04 : 18,474.67 = 10,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.04/18,474.67 = 10,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.04x = 18,474.67 × 10,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.04x = 198,405,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,405,762.52/12,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.17

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