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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.68, 18,491.04 and 6,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.68, 18,491.04 and 6,792 is: 10,187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.68 : 18,491.04 = 6,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.68/18,491.04 = 6,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.68x = 18,491.04 × 6,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.68x = 125,591,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,591,143.68/12,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.74

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